KARAMELO BAR & KITCHEN in Washington Heights (North)
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Mar 7, 2026
📍 141 NAGLE AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10040 ·
🍽️ Latin American
Overview
Karamelo Bar & Kitchen in Washington Heights holds a Grade Z from NYC DOHMH, based on 6 inspections between 2023 and 2026. The restaurant has not yet received a letter grade on any inspection; all six results are currently ungraded pending re-inspection or final determination.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
KARAMELO BAR & KITCHEN in Washington Heights (North): Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE Z
Mar 7, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 46
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Failure to make a good faith effort to inform smokers or electronic cigarette users of Smoke-Free Air Act ("SFAA") prohibitions
Food, prohibited, from unappr...
Mar 7, 2026
— Smoke-Free Air Act / Re-inspection
Flavored tobacco products sold, offered for sale
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
Food, supplies...
GRADE N
Aug 29, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 40
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies ...
Aug 29, 2025
— Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection
Failure to make a good faith effort to inform smokers or electronic cigarette users of Smoke-Free Air Act ("SFAA") prohibitions
Flavored tobacco products sold, offered for sale
Oct 18, 2023
— Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection
Flavored tobacco products sold, offered for sale
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...
Oct 18, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 16
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 accepta...
KARAMELO BAR & KITCHEN in Washington Heights (North): News Coverage (1)
CRITICAL Karamelo Bar & Kitchen Gets Grade C, 4 Critical Violations - Manhattan Published Mar 10, 2026Browse Related
KARAMELO BAR & KITCHEN in Washington Heights (North): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was KARAMELO BAR & KITCHEN last inspected?
- KARAMELO BAR & KITCHEN was last inspected on March 7, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 46 points.
- What is KARAMELO BAR & KITCHEN's current health grade?
- KARAMELO BAR & KITCHEN currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many health inspections has KARAMELO BAR & KITCHEN had?
- KARAMELO BAR & KITCHEN has 6 health inspections on record from October 2023 through March 2026.
- What was the worst inspection score at KARAMELO BAR & KITCHEN?
- The worst inspection score recorded at KARAMELO BAR & KITCHEN was 46 points on March 7, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has KARAMELO BAR & KITCHEN ever received a Grade C?
- No. KARAMELO BAR & KITCHEN has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.