VEGANO FISH MARKET & RESTAURANT

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Overview

VEGANO FISH MARKET & RESTAURANT in Manhattan underwent a NYC health inspection on February 17, 2026. The inspection found 2 violations, including 2 critical.

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Address
1053 SAINT NICHOLAS AVENUE
Manhattan, NY 10032
Cuisine
Seafood
Inspection Type
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Violations
2 total
⚠ 2 critical
Facility History
11 inspections

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 20-01

NYC Health Code Violation 20-01

Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.

⚠️ Why This Matters

HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 20-01 to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.

📋 Code Requirements

Follow NYC Health Code Article 81 requirements. Implement corrective action immediately. Document all corrections. Train staff on proper procedures. Schedule follow-up inspection if critical.

⚠ CRITICAL 10G

Dishwashing facilities inadequate

Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

⚠️ Why This Matters

Inadequate dishwashing spreads bacteria across all utensils and tableware

📋 Code Requirements

Three-compartment sink or approved dishwasher; proper wash, rinse, sanitize procedures

CDC Risk Factor: Contaminated Equipment/Protection from Contamination
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.21
Inspector's Action:

Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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VEGANO FISH MARKET & RESTAURANT — Inspection Questions

Did VEGANO FISH MARKET & RESTAURANT pass their NYC health inspection on February 17, 2026?
VEGANO FISH MARKET & RESTAURANT underwent inspection on February 17, 2026. The inspection found 2 violation(s).
What critical violations did VEGANO FISH MARKET & RESTAURANT have?
VEGANO FISH MARKET & RESTAURANT had 2 critical violation(s) during their inspection. Critical violations directly contribute to foodborne illness and must be corrected immediately. These include issues with temperature control, hand washing, cross-contamination, and pest infestations.
What does violation code 20-01 mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 20-01 (NYC Health Code Violation 20-01) is a critical violation. Violation of NYC Health Code requirements HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 20-01 to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.
What does violation code 10G mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 10G (Dishwashing facilities inadequate) is a major violation. Proper warewashing facilities and procedures required to sanitize equipment Inadequate dishwashing spreads bacteria across all utensils and tableware