Manhattan, NY — Io&Te Llc, an Italian restaurant located at 196 Stanton Street in Manhattan, was closed by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) following an inspection conducted on July 21, 2026. The establishment received a score of 100, placing it firmly in the C grade range under the city's inspection scoring system. Inspection data was released publicly by DOHMH on July 23, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

Inspectors documented one critical violation during the July 21 inspection, which was sufficient to trigger the closure order. The violation, classified under Code 06C, cited that food, supplies, or equipment were not adequately protected from potential sources of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, or service. Specifically, inspectors noted that condiments were not provided in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor, a requirement designed to prevent cross-contamination between customers.

Critical violations carry heightened regulatory weight in New York City's inspection framework because they are directly associated with conditions that can lead to foodborne illness. While the restaurant recorded one critical violation and no non-critical violations, the inspection score of 100 reflects the severity assigned to the documented condition.

According to the closure notice, violations were cited and those requiring immediate action were addressed at the time of inspection. The restaurant was nonetheless closed by DOHMH pending reinspection to verify compliance.

Food Safety Context

The violation cited at Io&Te Llc falls under standards outlined in NYC Health Code Article 81, which governs food service establishments operating within the five boroughs. Article 81 sets requirements for food handling, storage, and protection to minimize the risk of contamination that could result in foodborne illness outbreaks.

The FDA Food Code, which New York City's regulations draw from, similarly requires that food be protected from contamination by separating it from potential sources during all stages of handling. Condiment management is specifically addressed because shared or improperly handled condiments can serve as vectors for pathogens if multiple customers come into contact with them without adequate sanitation controls.

The closure of an establishment by DOHMH is not automatic upon discovery of any single violation. It reflects an inspector's determination that conditions at the time of the visit posed a sufficient risk to warrant halting operations until corrective measures could be verified. The fact that immediate action was taken on-site indicates some remediation occurred during the inspection visit itself, though full reopening requires a follow-up inspection confirming sustained compliance.

Inspection History

No prior inspection history for Io&Te Llc is currently available in DOHMH public records. This may indicate the restaurant is a newer establishment, recently opened under this business entity name, or that prior records are not yet reflected in the publicly accessible dataset. As the restaurant undergoes follow-up inspection and the records are updated, additional history will become available through the city's public inspection database.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City's letter grading system, administered by DOHMH, assigns grades based on the number of points accumulated during an inspection. Each violation type carries a point value, with critical violations generally receiving higher point totals than non-critical ones.

  • A grade: Score of 0 to 13 points — indicates a high standard of food safety compliance
  • B grade: Score of 14 to 27 points — indicates some violations were found; a re-inspection will follow
  • C grade: Score of 28 points or more — indicates significant violations; a re-inspection will be scheduled

A score of 100 places Io&Te Llc well above the C grade threshold. Restaurants that receive a score in the C range during an initial inspection are typically subject to a follow-up inspection, at which point they may receive a letter grade or continue under a Grade Pending designation while the process unfolds.

Restaurants that are closed by DOHMH must pass a reinspection before resuming operations. The grade ultimately posted reflects the score from the inspection that determines the final letter grade for that inspection cycle.

Diners seeking information about restaurant inspection results in New York City can access the full inspection database through the DOHMH website, which includes scores, violation details, and grade history for all permitted food service establishments. The NYC Restaurant Inspection Results dataset is also available through the city's open data portal at data.cityofnewyork.us.

More About This Restaurant

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