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Mexican · Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square
CASA CARMEN health grade & inspection history
5 WEST 21 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10010
13 latest violation-point score
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Dec 30, 2025). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Dec 30, 2025; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Dec 30, 2025Inspection date
3Violations recorded
2Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 06CCritical violation
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.
- 06DCritical violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 10F
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.
Score trend
CASA CARMEN inspection history
5 more inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2025 | A | 13 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Jun 11, 2024 | A | 8 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Aug 10, 2023 | A | 9 | 2 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection |
| Jun 26, 2023 | — | 35 | 7 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection |
| Jun 26, 2023 | — | — | 3 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection |
Repeat patterns
Recurring violation codes
Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.
- 06DRecorded in 2 inspections
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 10FRecorded in 2 inspections
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.
- 06ERecorded in 2 inspections
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Official location
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Common questions
CASA CARMEN inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for CASA CARMEN?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Dec 30, 2025. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 13 violation points.
When was CASA CARMEN last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Dec 30, 2025.
Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?
Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.
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