Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
July 28, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
8 / 5
Criollas currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on July 28, 2025 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 13 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Non-Critical
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 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
July 28, 2025
- Date
- July 28, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 13
- Critical points
- 8
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 3 (1 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Jul 28, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Sep 8, 2023
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 16, 2023
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Criollas has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: July 2025 and September 2023. Its latest score was 13, slightly higher than its September 2023 score of 7.
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.
Criollas's latest score: 13
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Criollas's current NYC health grade?
Criollas currently has a A grade.
When was Criollas last inspected?
Criollas was last inspected on July 28, 2025.
What was Criollas's latest inspection score?
Criollas's latest inspection score was 13 points.
How many violations did Criollas have in its latest inspection?
Criollas had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Criollas located?
Criollas is located at 888 8th Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10019.
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: 50136685
Last updated: July 3, 2026