RAFAEL in Upper East Side Carnegie Hill

Latest: GRADE N Last inspected Sep 10, 2024
📍 973 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10021  ·  🍽️ Mediterranean
Overview

Rafael, a Mediterranean restaurant on the Upper East Side, is currently rated Grade B by NYC DOHMH with a score of 19 points. The restaurant has undergone 12 inspections in 2024 and has no emergency closures on record.

12
Inspections on Record
Grade N
Current Grade

RAFAEL in Upper East Side Carnegie Hill: Full Inspection History (12 records)

Sep 10, 2024 — Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information “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. Non-food contact surface or eq...
Violations: 20-08 20-04 10F 06D 10B 09E 06C
GRADE N Sep 10, 2024 — Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 19
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility...
Violations: 06D 10F
Sep 10, 2024 — Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information 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 conta...
Violations: 20-08 06C 06D 09E 20-04
GRADE N Sep 10, 2024 — Pre-permit (Non-operational) / 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.
Violations: 10B
Sep 10, 2024 — Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
Violations: 20-08 09E
GRADE N Sep 10, 2024 — Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 19
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Violations: 06D
Sep 10, 2024 — 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
GRADE N Sep 10, 2024 — Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 19
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.
Violations: 06C
Sep 10, 2024 — 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
GRADE N Sep 10, 2024 — Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 19
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Violations: 06D 20-08
Sep 10, 2024 — 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. Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not pro...
Violations: 20-04 10F 06C
GRADE N Sep 10, 2024 — Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 19
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. Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
Violations: 10F 09E
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RAFAEL in Upper East Side Carnegie Hill: Frequently Asked Questions

When was RAFAEL last inspected?
RAFAEL was last inspected on September 10, 2024 (Grade N).
What is RAFAEL's current health grade?
RAFAEL currently holds a Grade N.
How many health inspections has RAFAEL had?
RAFAEL has 12 health inspections on record.
What was the worst inspection score at RAFAEL?
The worst inspection score recorded at RAFAEL was 19 points on September 10, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
Has RAFAEL ever received a Grade C?
No. RAFAEL has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.