Manhattan, NY — Verde, located at 85 10th Avenue in Manhattan's West Chelsea neighborhood, received a Grade B following a Department of Health and Mental Hygiene inspection conducted on January 13, 2026. The restaurant scored 27 points — the maximum possible score within the Grade B range and one point below the threshold for a Grade C designation. The inspection data was released publicly by DOHMH on April 28, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

Inspectors documented a total of 15 violations during the January inspection, including 2 critical and 13 non-critical citations.

Among the critical findings, inspectors recorded evidence of mice or live mice in the establishment's food or non-food areas (Code 04L). Additionally, food, supplies, or equipment were cited as not adequately protected from potential sources of contamination, specifically noting that condiments were not provided in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor (Code 06C).

The non-critical violations were extensive and clustered in several categories. Inspectors cited seven separate instances under Code 28-01, noting that the facility was not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive, or annoying conditions constituting a nuisance. Three violations under Code 10B identified inadequate drainage or liquid waste disposal, including concerns about anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention devices and condensation management. Two citations under Code 10F noted non-food contact surfaces or equipment not kept clean or not properly sealed to allow adequate cleaning access. One violation under Code 08A identified conditions conducive to harborage of rodents, insects, or other pests.

Food Safety Context

Under NYC Health Code Article 81, restaurants are required to maintain food handling and facility conditions that prevent contamination and pest activity. Evidence of rodent presence (Code 04L) is classified as a critical violation because it presents a direct risk of food contamination and foodborne illness. The FDA Food Code similarly identifies pest activity as a priority concern in food service environments.

Condiment protection requirements under Code 06C exist to prevent cross-contamination between customers and shared food items. Multiple nuisance and drainage citations can indicate systemic facility maintenance issues that, if left unaddressed, may contribute to conditions favorable to pest activity.

Inspection History

No prior inspection history for Verde is available in DOHMH records at this time, indicating this may represent the establishment's first scored inspection cycle on record.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City's restaurant grading system converts inspection scores into letter grades posted publicly at the establishment:

  • Grade A: Score of 0 to 13 points (fewest violations)
  • Grade B: Score of 14 to 27 points
  • Grade C: Score of 28 points or more

Verde's score of 27 places it at the upper boundary of the Grade B range. Restaurants that do not receive an A grade on initial inspection are typically given the opportunity for a re-inspection before a final grade is assigned and posted.

Consumers can review current inspection records for any New York City restaurant through the DOHMH online restaurant inspection database at the NYC Open Data portal or by searching the city's official restaurant grading website.

More About This Restaurant

View the full inspection history for Verde including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.