KATZ'S DELICATESSEN in Lower East Side
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected May 17, 2025
📍 205 EAST HOUSTON STREET, Manhattan, NY 10002 ·
🍽️ Sandwiches
Overview
Katz's Delicatessen on the Lower East Side holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 12 points on its most recent inspection. Across 6 inspections since 2023, the restaurant has received Grade A on all occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
KATZ'S DELICATESSEN in Lower East Side: Full Inspection History (6 records)
May 17, 2025
— Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
Score: 0
GRADE A
Feb 25, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
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.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; in...
GRADE A
Apr 24, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
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 flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not ...
Oct 25, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 30
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 flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet ...
GRADE A
May 2, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
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 dispensed directly by the vendor.
Filth flies or food/re...
Mar 29, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 19
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source o...
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KATZ'S DELICATESSEN in Lower East Side: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was KATZ'S DELICATESSEN last inspected?
- KATZ'S DELICATESSEN was last inspected on May 17, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 0 points.
- What is KATZ'S DELICATESSEN's current health grade?
- KATZ'S DELICATESSEN currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has KATZ'S DELICATESSEN had?
- KATZ'S DELICATESSEN has 6 health inspections on record from March 2023 through May 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at KATZ'S DELICATESSEN?
- The worst inspection score recorded at KATZ'S DELICATESSEN was 30 points on October 25, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has KATZ'S DELICATESSEN ever received a Grade C?
- No. KATZ'S DELICATESSEN has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.