SARITA'S MAC & CHEESE in East Village
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Dec 30, 2025
📍 197 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10003 ·
🍽️ American
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🚇 Astor Place
Overview
Sarita's Mac & Cheese in the East Village holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH with a score of 13 points. Across 5 inspections since 2023, the restaurant has received Grade A twice and Grade C once, with no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
SARITA'S MAC & CHEESE in East Village: Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
Dec 30, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial 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.
After cooking or remov...
GRADE Z
Sep 16, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 51
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...
Aug 15, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 24
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FR...
GRADE A
Jun 11, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 9
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 C
Jan 10, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 31
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 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, Phori...
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SARITA'S MAC & CHEESE in East Village: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was SARITA'S MAC & CHEESE last inspected?
- SARITA'S MAC & CHEESE was last inspected on December 30, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is SARITA'S MAC & CHEESE's current health grade?
- SARITA'S MAC & CHEESE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has SARITA'S MAC & CHEESE had?
- SARITA'S MAC & CHEESE has 5 health inspections on record from January 2023 through December 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at SARITA'S MAC & CHEESE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at SARITA'S MAC & CHEESE was 51 points on September 16, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has SARITA'S MAC & CHEESE ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. SARITA'S MAC & CHEESE has received a Grade C on 1 inspection. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.