Casa Cruz
36 East 61 Street, Manhattan, NY 10065
Mediterranean Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill (212) 970-8983
Grade A · as of Dec 2, 2025
Casa Cruz was last inspected on December 2, 2025 and scored 13 points (A range). Inspectors found 3 violations, 2 of them critical.
Latest inspection
December 2, 2025 · Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection
Score: 13 points (A range)
2 critical1 general-
CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Surfaces that touch food weren’t properly washed and sanitized.
Official wording (code 06D)
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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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Food or supplies weren’t protected from contamination during storage, prep, or service.
Official wording (code 06C)
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.
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing was missing protection against backflow, or floors didn’t drain properly.
Official wording (code 10B)
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.
Inspection history
2 inspections on record
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A 10 points (A range)
Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
No one supervising the kitchen held a Food Protection Certificate.
Official wording (code 04A)
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
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Source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 11 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.