Utopia Kitchen & Lounge Health Inspection Grade
Latin American · 238A Sherman Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10034
Current Grade
Current grade
N
Latest score
37
Last inspection
August 11, 2023
Critical / non-critical points
30 / 7
Utopia Kitchen & Lounge currently has a N grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on August 11, 2023 found 7 violations, including 4 critical violations, for a total score of 37 points.
Latest Violations
4 critical · 3 non-critical
Critical
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- Shellfish not from approved source, not or improperly tagged/labeled; tags not retained for 90 days.
- Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-Critical
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- Workplace SFAA policy not prominently posted in workplace.
- Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Latest Inspection Details
August 11, 2023
- Date
- August 11, 2023
- Type
- Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N
- Score
- 37
- Critical points
- 30
- Non-critical points
- 7
- Violations
- 7 (4 critical, 3 non-critical)
Inspection History
1 inspection
Aug 11, 2023
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Utopia Kitchen & Lounge 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.
Utopia Kitchen & Lounge's latest score: 37
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Utopia Kitchen & Lounge's current NYC health grade?
Utopia Kitchen & Lounge currently has a N grade.
When was Utopia Kitchen & Lounge last inspected?
Utopia Kitchen & Lounge was last inspected on August 11, 2023.
What was Utopia Kitchen & Lounge's latest inspection score?
Utopia Kitchen & Lounge's latest inspection score was 37 points.
How many violations did Utopia Kitchen & Lounge have in its latest inspection?
Utopia Kitchen & Lounge had 7 violations in its latest inspection, including 4 critical violations and 3 non-critical violations.
Where is Utopia Kitchen & Lounge located?
Utopia Kitchen & Lounge is located at 238A Sherman Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10034.
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: 50118774
Last updated: July 3, 2026