Karamelo BAR & Kitchen Health Inspection Grade
Latin American · 141 Nagle Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10040
Current Grade
Current grade
Z
Latest score
46
Last inspection
March 7, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
41 / 5
Karamelo BAR & Kitchen currently has a Z grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on March 7, 2026 found 8 violations, including 6 critical violations, for a total score of 46 points.
Latest Violations
6 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
- Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
- Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.
- 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.
- 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
- Flavored tobacco products sold, offered for sale
- Failure to make a good faith effort to inform smokers or electronic cigarette users of Smoke-Free Air Act ("SFAA") prohibitions
Latest Inspection Details
March 7, 2026
- Date
- March 7, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- Z
- Score
- 46
- Critical points
- 41
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 8 (6 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Mar 7, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 29, 2025
Inspection Type: Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 18, 2023
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Karamelo BAR & Kitchen 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.
Karamelo BAR & Kitchen's latest score: 46
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Karamelo BAR & Kitchen's current NYC health grade?
Karamelo BAR & Kitchen currently has a Z grade.
When was Karamelo BAR & Kitchen last inspected?
Karamelo BAR & Kitchen was last inspected on March 7, 2026.
What was Karamelo BAR & Kitchen's latest inspection score?
Karamelo BAR & Kitchen's latest inspection score was 46 points.
How many violations did Karamelo BAR & Kitchen have in its latest inspection?
Karamelo BAR & Kitchen had 8 violations in its latest inspection, including 6 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Karamelo BAR & Kitchen located?
Karamelo BAR & Kitchen is located at 141 Nagle Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10040.
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: 50104853
Last updated: July 3, 2026