CARMEN'S KITCHEN in Chelsea Hudson Yards
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Aug 21, 2025
📍 300 WEST 38 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10018 ·
🍽️ Spanish
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🚇 Times Square-42nd Street, Herald Square-34th Street, Penn Station-34th Street
Overview
Carmen's Kitchen in Chelsea received a Grade Z on its most recent NYC DOHMH inspection, scoring 21 points. The Spanish restaurant has 4 inspections on record since 2023, with 1 Grade A result and no emergency closures.
4
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
CARMEN'S KITCHEN in Chelsea Hudson Yards: Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE Z
Aug 21, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 21
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refi...
Mar 5, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 18
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and fo...
GRADE A
Nov 16, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 11
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh f...
Jan 25, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 25
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held ...
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CARMEN'S KITCHEN in Chelsea Hudson Yards: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was CARMEN'S KITCHEN last inspected?
- CARMEN'S KITCHEN was last inspected on August 21, 2025 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 21 points.
- What is CARMEN'S KITCHEN's current health grade?
- CARMEN'S KITCHEN currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many health inspections has CARMEN'S KITCHEN had?
- CARMEN'S KITCHEN has 4 health inspections on record from January 2023 through August 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at CARMEN'S KITCHEN?
- The worst inspection score recorded at CARMEN'S KITCHEN was 25 points on January 25, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has CARMEN'S KITCHEN ever received a Grade C?
- No. CARMEN'S KITCHEN has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.