VESELKA in East Village
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Apr 14, 2026
📍 144 SECOND AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10003 ·
🍽️ Eastern European
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🚇 Union Square-14th Street, Astor Place
Overview
Veselka in the East Village holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH with a score of 11 points as of its most recent inspection in 2025. The restaurant has been subject to 2 emergency closures since 2023 across 6 total inspections, though it has demonstrated improved performance with its latest Grade A result following a prior Grade B inspection.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
2
Grade A Inspections
VESELKA in East Village: Emergency Closures (2)
VESELKA in East Village: Full Inspection History (7 records)
GRADE A
Apr 14, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 11
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
Violations:
10D
GRADE A
Mar 20, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 11
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
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...
GRADE B
Nov 12, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 17
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.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pes...
Jun 4, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 30
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from c...
GRADE P
Jan 27, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 10
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.
🚫 CLOSURE
Jan 26, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 51
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Live roach...
🚫 CLOSURE
Jan 26, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 51
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
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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VESELKA in East Village: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was VESELKA last inspected?
- VESELKA was last inspected on April 14, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 11 points.
- What is VESELKA's current health grade?
- VESELKA currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has VESELKA been closed by NYC Health?
- VESELKA has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has VESELKA had?
- VESELKA has 7 health inspections on record from January 2023 through April 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at VESELKA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at VESELKA was 51 points on January 26, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.