RAFELE in West Village
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Dec 23, 2025
📍 29 7 AVENUE SOUTH, Manhattan, NY 10014 ·
🍽️ Italian
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🚇 Houston Street, Christopher Street, West 4th Street
Overview
Rafele in the West Village holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 13 points on its most recent inspection. The Italian restaurant has 5 inspections on record since 2023, all resulting in Grade A, with no emergency closures.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
RAFELE in West Village: Full Inspection History (5 records)
Dec 23, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 18
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, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, d...
Dec 23, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 18
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, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, d...
Nov 24, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 18
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, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, d...
GRADE A
Jan 16, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
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.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditio...
Jan 13, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
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RAFELE in West Village: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was RAFELE last inspected?
- RAFELE was last inspected on December 23, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 18 points.
- What is RAFELE's current health grade?
- RAFELE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has RAFELE had?
- RAFELE has 5 health inspections on record from January 2023 through December 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at RAFELE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at RAFELE was 18 points on December 23, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has RAFELE ever received a Grade C?
- No. RAFELE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.