CASA CRUZ in Upper East Side Carnegie Hill
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Dec 2, 2025
📍 36 EAST 61 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10065 ·
🚇 Lexington Ave-59th Street
Overview
Casa Cruz on the Upper East Side holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 13 points on its most recent inspection. Across 3 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received Grade A on all occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
3
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
CASA CRUZ in Upper East Side Carnegie Hill: Full Inspection History (3 records)
GRADE A
Dec 2, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or no...
GRADE A
Apr 18, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Violations:
04A
Oct 20, 2022
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Non-food contact surface or equipment m...
CASA CRUZ in Upper East Side Carnegie Hill: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was CASA CRUZ last inspected?
- CASA CRUZ was last inspected on December 2, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is CASA CRUZ's current health grade?
- CASA CRUZ currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has CASA CRUZ had?
- CASA CRUZ has 3 health inspections on record from October 2022 through December 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at CASA CRUZ?
- The worst inspection score recorded at CASA CRUZ was 13 points on December 2, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has CASA CRUZ ever received a Grade C?
- No. CASA CRUZ has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.