Manhattan, NY — Gigino Trattoria, an Italian restaurant located at 323 Greenwich Street in the TriBeCa neighborhood, received a score of 41 during a health inspection conducted on March 4, 2026, according to data released by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) on March 6, 2026. The score places the restaurant in Grade C territory, the lowest grade in New York City's restaurant grading system.

Inspectors documented one critical violation and one non-critical violation during the inspection.

What Inspectors Found

The critical violation cited during the inspection involved the absence of properly scaled and calibrated thermometers or thermocouples in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas. Under NYC Health Code Article 81 and the FDA Food Code, restaurants are required to have readily accessible temperature-measuring devices to monitor temperatures of time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding. Without functioning thermometers, staff cannot verify that foods are being maintained at safe temperatures — above 140°F for hot holding or below 41°F for cold holding — creating conditions where harmful bacteria can multiply.

Inspectors also documented a non-critical violation related to damaged canned goods. Swollen, leaking, rusted, or otherwise damaged canned food products were found not properly segregated from intact products and not clearly labeled "DO NOT USE." While this violation is classified as non-critical, damaged cans can indicate compromised food safety, including the potential for bacterial contamination.

Food Safety Context

Temperature control is one of the most fundamental aspects of food safety in commercial kitchens. The FDA Food Code identifies improper holding temperatures as a leading contributing factor in foodborne illness outbreaks. TCS foods — including meats, dairy products, cooked vegetables, and prepared dishes — must be kept at specific temperatures throughout preparation, cooking, and service to prevent the growth of pathogens such as Salmonella, E. coli, and Listeria.

NYC Health Code Article 81 requires food service establishments to maintain calibrated thermometers in all areas where TCS foods are stored, prepared, or held. These devices must be accurate to within ±2°F and readily accessible to kitchen staff. The absence of such equipment makes it impossible for a restaurant to verify compliance with safe temperature requirements.

The violation related to damaged canned goods reflects requirements under both city and federal food safety regulations. Damaged cans must be separated from usable inventory and clearly marked to prevent accidental use, as compromised containers may harbor Clostridium botulinum or other harmful organisms.

Inspection History

Gigino Trattoria's inspection record shows significant variation in recent years:

  • May 17, 2025: Score 0 — no violations documented
  • Oct. 22, 2024: Score 24 (Grade Z — grade pending adjudication)
  • Jan. 30, 2023: Score 35

The restaurant's most recent prior inspection in May 2025 resulted in a perfect score of zero, indicating no violations were found at that time. The current score of 41 represents a notable decline from that result. The restaurant's 2023 inspection also resulted in an elevated score of 35, suggesting that compliance issues have recurred over time.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City's restaurant grading system, administered by DOHMH, assigns letter grades based on inspection scores:

  • A: 0 to 13 points
  • B: 14 to 27 points
  • C: 28 or more points

Lower scores indicate fewer violations and better compliance with health regulations. A score of 41 falls within the Grade C range. Restaurants receiving a grade of B or C may request a re-inspection or contest the results through an administrative tribunal hearing. The Grade Z notation in the restaurant's October 2024 inspection indicates the grade was pending adjudication at that time.

Restaurants are required to post their current letter grade in a location visible to the public near the entrance. Consumers can verify any restaurant's inspection results through the DOHMH online portal or the NYC Open Data platform, where inspection records are updated regularly.

All inspection data referenced in this article is sourced from publicly available DOHMH records. Diners seeking additional information about food safety standards or restaurant grades can visit the NYC DOHMH website or call 311.

More About This Restaurant

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