Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
51
Last inspection
March 10, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
44 / 7
Costa currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on March 10, 2025 found 9 violations, including 6 critical violations, for a total score of 51 points.
Latest Violations
6 critical · 3 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
- No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Non-Critical
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
- 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
March 10, 2025
- Date
- March 10, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 51
- Critical points
- 44
- Non-critical points
- 7
- Violations
- 9 (6 critical, 3 non-critical)
Inspection History
5 inspections
Mar 10, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 20, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 1, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 25, 2023
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jul 26, 2023
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Costa's most recent graded inspection in June 2024 was a B, after a A in October 2023.
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.
Costa's latest score: 51
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Costa's current NYC health grade?
Costa does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was Costa last inspected?
Costa was last inspected on March 10, 2025.
What was Costa's latest inspection score?
Costa's latest inspection score was 51 points.
How many violations did Costa have in its latest inspection?
Costa had 9 violations in its latest inspection, including 6 critical violations and 3 non-critical violations.
Where is Costa located?
Costa is located at 1300 Madison Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10128.
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: 50126157
Last updated: July 3, 2026