CROSS CULTURE KITCHEN in East Harlem (North)
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE B
Last inspected Jul 9, 2025
📍 62 EAST 116 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10029 ·
🍽️ African
Overview
Cross Culture Kitchen in East Harlem has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times since 2022. The restaurant currently holds a Grade B, with a most recent inspection score of 24 points across 6 inspections dating back to 2022.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade B
Current Grade
2
Closures
CROSS CULTURE KITCHEN in East Harlem (North): Emergency Closures (2)
CROSS CULTURE KITCHEN in East Harlem (North): Full Inspection History (6 records)
Jul 9, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
GRADE B
Dec 26, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 24
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 refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispense...
Jul 23, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 50
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Cond...
GRADE P
Dec 9, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 7
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.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment...
🚫 CLOSURE
Oct 31, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 72
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or accept...
🚫 CLOSURE
Oct 31, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 72
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or accept...
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CROSS CULTURE KITCHEN in East Harlem (North): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was CROSS CULTURE KITCHEN last inspected?
- CROSS CULTURE KITCHEN was last inspected on July 9, 2025 (Grade B).
- What is CROSS CULTURE KITCHEN's current health grade?
- CROSS CULTURE KITCHEN currently holds a Grade B. Grade B indicates a score of 14–27 points. The restaurant must post the B grade and schedule a re-inspection.
- How many times has CROSS CULTURE KITCHEN been closed by NYC Health?
- CROSS CULTURE KITCHEN has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has CROSS CULTURE KITCHEN had?
- CROSS CULTURE KITCHEN has 6 health inspections on record from October 2022 through July 2025. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at CROSS CULTURE KITCHEN?
- The worst inspection score recorded at CROSS CULTURE KITCHEN was 72 points on October 31, 2022. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.