THE MIGRANT KITCHEN in Upper West Side Lincoln Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jun 30, 2025
📍 157 COLUMBUS AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10023 ·
🍽️ Latin American
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🚇 Columbus Circle-59th Street
Overview
The Migrant Kitchen on the Upper West Side holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 5 points on its most recent inspection. Across 4 inspections since 2023, the restaurant has received Grade A on 2 occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
4
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
THE MIGRANT KITCHEN in Upper West Side Lincoln Square: Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE A
Jun 30, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 5
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.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable materia...
GRADE A
Aug 15, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 11
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 active necessary preparation.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable mate...
Jun 7, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 38
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.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
A...
Jun 7, 2023
— Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection
Workplace SFAA policy not prominently posted in workplace.
Violations:
15-37
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THE MIGRANT KITCHEN in Upper West Side Lincoln Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was THE MIGRANT KITCHEN last inspected?
- THE MIGRANT KITCHEN was last inspected on June 30, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 5 points.
- What is THE MIGRANT KITCHEN's current health grade?
- THE MIGRANT KITCHEN currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has THE MIGRANT KITCHEN had?
- THE MIGRANT KITCHEN has 4 health inspections on record from June 2023 through June 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at THE MIGRANT KITCHEN?
- The worst inspection score recorded at THE MIGRANT KITCHEN was 38 points on June 7, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has THE MIGRANT KITCHEN ever received a Grade C?
- No. THE MIGRANT KITCHEN has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.