Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
December 30, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
11 / 2
Casa Carmen currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on December 30, 2025 found 3 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 13 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 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.
Non-Critical
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
December 30, 2025
- Date
- December 30, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 13
- Critical points
- 11
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 3 (2 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Dec 30, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 11, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 10, 2023
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 26, 2023
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Casa Carmen has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: December 2025 and June 2024. Its latest score was 13, slightly higher than its June 2024 score of 8.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Casa Carmen's latest score: 13
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Casa Carmen's current NYC health grade?
Casa Carmen currently has a A grade.
When was Casa Carmen last inspected?
Casa Carmen was last inspected on December 30, 2025.
What was Casa Carmen's latest inspection score?
Casa Carmen's latest inspection score was 13 points.
How many violations did Casa Carmen have in its latest inspection?
Casa Carmen had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Casa Carmen located?
Casa Carmen is located at 5 West 21st Street in Manhattan, NY 10010.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50137381
Last updated: July 3, 2026