Current Grade
Current grade
N
Latest score
18
Last inspection
May 6, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
15 / 3
Fermento currently has a N grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 6, 2026 found 3 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 18 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
- 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
May 6, 2026
- Date
- May 6, 2026
- Type
- Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N
- Score
- 18
- Critical points
- 15
- Non-critical points
- 3
- Violations
- 3 (2 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
1 inspection
May 6, 2026
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Fermento does not yet have enough graded cycle inspections in NYC Open Data to show a grade trend.
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.
Fermento's latest score: 18
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fermento's current NYC health grade?
Fermento currently has a N grade.
When was Fermento last inspected?
Fermento was last inspected on May 6, 2026.
What was Fermento's latest inspection score?
Fermento's latest inspection score was 18 points.
How many violations did Fermento have in its latest inspection?
Fermento had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Fermento located?
Fermento is located at 226 Varick Street in Manhattan, NY 10014.
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: 50177809
Last updated: July 3, 2026