QAHWAH HOUSE in West Village
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Apr 3, 2026
📍 13 CARMINE STREET, Manhattan, NY 10014 ·
🍽️ Middle Eastern
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🚇 Houston Street, Christopher Street, West 4th Street
Overview
Qahwah House in the West Village holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH with a score of 13. The restaurant has been subject to 2 emergency closures since 2023 across 11 total inspections, and maintains a mixed grade record including 1 prior Grade C result.
11
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
QAHWAH HOUSE in West Village: Emergency Closures (2)
QAHWAH HOUSE in West Village: Full Inspection History (11 records)
GRADE A
Apr 3, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
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.
Oct 31, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 5
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.
Violations:
10F
Oct 28, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 40
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.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from po...
🚫 CLOSURE
Oct 23, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection
Score: 62
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
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 activ...
🚫 CLOSURE
Oct 23, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection
Score: 62
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Violations:
08A
GRADE Z
Sep 9, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 51
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may ...
Apr 30, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 28
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operatio...
GRADE C
Feb 21, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 28
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.
Single service article not provided. Single servic...
Nov 14, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 18
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or...
Aug 8, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 26
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Wash ha...
Aug 8, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Violations:
20-04
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QAHWAH HOUSE in West Village: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was QAHWAH HOUSE last inspected?
- QAHWAH HOUSE was last inspected on April 3, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is QAHWAH HOUSE's current health grade?
- QAHWAH HOUSE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has QAHWAH HOUSE been closed by NYC Health?
- QAHWAH HOUSE 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 QAHWAH HOUSE had?
- QAHWAH HOUSE has 11 health inspections on record from August 2023 through April 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at QAHWAH HOUSE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at QAHWAH HOUSE was 62 points on October 23, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.