Mediterranean · Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square

KEBAB EXPRESS health grade & inspection history

34 EAST 23 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10010

30 latest violation-point score

Most recent represented grade is pending (Apr 28, 2026). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Apr 28, 2026; lower is better.

Latest NYC health inspection

Health inspection snapshot

Apr 28, 2026Inspection date
4Violations recorded
4Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

Inspection details

Latest health code violations

  • 02G
    Critical violation

    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.

  • 04A
    Critical violation

    Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

  • 06A
    Critical violation

    Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

  • 06C
    Critical 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.

Score trend

KEBAB EXPRESS inspection history

28 fewer 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.

DateGradeScoreViolationsInspection
Apr 28, 2026304Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Dec 10, 2025589Pre-permit (Operational) / 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.

  • 02G
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    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.

  • 04A
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

  • 06A
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

  • 06C
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    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.

Official location

KEBAB EXPRESS on the map

Common questions

KEBAB EXPRESS inspection FAQ

What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for KEBAB EXPRESS?

The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is Not graded, dated Apr 28, 2026. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 30 violation points.

When was KEBAB EXPRESS last inspected?

The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Apr 28, 2026.

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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