Casa Carmen
5 WEST 21 STREET, 10010
Mexican
9175405600
AScore: 13
Last inspected: December 30, 2025
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Inspection History
December 30, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 13
06CFood, 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.
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
10FNon-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.
June 11, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 8
06ESanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
10FNon-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.
August 10, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 9
04HRaw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
10AToilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
June 26, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 35
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
04JProperly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
04KEvidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06ESanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
09EWash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
20-01Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
20-04“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
28-01Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.