Manhattan, NY — Nino's Ristorante, an Italian restaurant located at 405 East 52nd Street in Manhattan, received a Grade C following a New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene inspection conducted on April 2, 2026. Inspectors recorded a score of 48, placing the restaurant in the Grade C category. The inspection data was released by DOHMH on April 7, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

During the inspection, one violation was documented under NYC Health Code Article 81. The violation — classified as non-critical — was recorded under Code 10E: an accurate thermometer was not provided or was not properly located in refrigerated, cold storage, or hot holding equipment.

While categorized as non-critical, thermometer compliance is a foundational element of food temperature management. Without properly positioned and accurate thermometers, food service staff cannot reliably verify that refrigerated or hot-held foods are maintained at safe temperatures. This creates conditions where temperature abuse — a leading contributor to foodborne illness — may go undetected.

The inspection resulted in no critical violations. The single non-critical violation nonetheless contributed to a point total of 48, which places the establishment well within the Grade C threshold under New York City's restaurant grading system.

Food Safety Context

New York City's restaurant inspection program is administered by the DOHMH under NYC Health Code Article 81. Restaurants are inspected unannounced at least once per year, with higher-risk establishments inspected more frequently. Each violation is assigned a point value based on its severity and public health risk.

The FDA Food Code, which informs local health codes across the country, identifies proper temperature control as one of the most critical factors in preventing foodborne illness. Refrigerated foods must generally be held at or below 41°F, while hot-held foods must remain at or above 140°F. Accurate, accessible thermometers are required to verify these temperatures are being maintained.

Under Code 10E, the absence or improper placement of thermometers in cold storage or hot holding equipment is a cited violation because it indicates the operator may lack the means to confirm temperature compliance at a given moment. DOHMH inspectors are trained to assess both the presence and the positioning of thermometers in all applicable food storage units.

Restaurants that receive a score of 28 or more points during an initial inspection are given an opportunity to correct violations before a re-inspection determines the final posted grade. The grade displayed at the entrance reflects the most recent completed inspection cycle.

Inspection History

No prior inspection history is available in the DOHMH public dataset for this location. This may indicate a new establishment, a recent change of ownership, or a location not previously captured in the publicly accessible records. As additional inspection cycles are completed, the historical record will expand and provide greater context for evaluating the restaurant's overall compliance trend.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City uses a letter grade system to communicate restaurant inspection results to the public. Grades are calculated based on the total points assigned during an inspection:

  • Grade A: 0 to 13 points — indicates a high level of compliance with food safety standards
  • Grade B: 14 to 27 points — indicates some violations were identified and corrective action is expected
  • Grade C: 28 or more points — indicates multiple or more serious violations were recorded

Restaurants that do not receive an A on their initial inspection may request a re-inspection, at which point a final grade is determined and posted. During the period between inspections, establishments may display a "Grade Pending" card.

Consumers can look up the full inspection record for any permitted food service establishment in New York City through the DOHMH online restaurant inspection results portal. Records include violation descriptions, scores, dates, and current grade status. The DOHMH also makes its inspection data available for download through the NYC Open Data platform.

More About This Restaurant

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