TESSA in Upper West Side (Central)
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected May 13, 2025
📍 349 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10024 ·
🍽️ Mediterranean
Overview
Tessa, a Mediterranean restaurant on the Upper West Side, holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH with an inspection score of 11 points. The restaurant has received Grade A on both of its graded inspections since 2023, with no emergency closures on record.
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Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
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Grade A Inspections
TESSA in Upper West Side (Central): Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE A
May 13, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 11
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or no...
GRADE A
Feb 15, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
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...
Feb 7, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Equipment used for ROP not approved by the Department
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 f...
Feb 7, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 42
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Violations:
06F
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TESSA in Upper West Side (Central): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was TESSA last inspected?
- TESSA was last inspected on May 13, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 11 points.
- What is TESSA's current health grade?
- TESSA currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has TESSA had?
- TESSA has 4 health inspections on record from February 2023 through May 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at TESSA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at TESSA was 42 points on February 7, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has TESSA ever received a Grade C?
- No. TESSA has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.