What is Souvlaki GR Kouzina's health inspection score?

Souvlaki GR Kouzina has a SafeDine safety score of 52 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Souvlaki GR Kouzina last inspected?

Souvlaki GR Kouzina was last inspected on September 9, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Souvlaki GR Kouzina have?

Souvlaki GR Kouzina has 9 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Souvlaki GR Kouzina safe to eat at?

Souvlaki GR Kouzina has a safety score of 52/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Souvlaki GR Kouzina serve?

Souvlaki GR Kouzina serves Greek cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Souvlaki GR Kouzina

Name: Souvlaki GR Kouzina
Address: 231 EAST 53 STREET, Manhattan, 10022
Rating: 52

231 EAST 53 STREET, Manhattan

Last inspected 8mo ago

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0Fair

Greek•Manhattan

Ranked #965 of 1000 in ManhattanBetter than 86% of greek restaurants

Improving

2 inspections

Last: Sep 9, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

4.5

Avg Violations

9 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-48

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-9 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+25 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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231 EAST 53 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10022

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Inspection History

2 records on file

1 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection1 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Sep 25

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection InspectionLatestViolations were cited in the following area(s).

2 High1 Med

3 total2 risk factors

65/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

06FWiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.Risk Factor−10
06ESanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

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.−5

Base deductions−25 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

May 25

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).

3 High3 Med

6 total3 risk factors

40/100inspection score

−45 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

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.Risk Factor−10
02HAfter cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.Risk Factor−10
02GCold 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.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

10HSingle service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.−5
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.−5
10BAnti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.−5

Base deductions−45 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

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Data source: NYC DOHMH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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