What is Karamelo Bar & Kitchen's health inspection score?

Karamelo Bar & Kitchen has a SafeDine safety score of 57 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Karamelo Bar & Kitchen last inspected?

Karamelo Bar & Kitchen was last inspected on March 7, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Karamelo Bar & Kitchen have?

Karamelo Bar & Kitchen has 8 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Karamelo Bar & Kitchen safe to eat at?

Karamelo Bar & Kitchen has a safety score of 57/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Karamelo Bar & Kitchen serve?

Karamelo Bar & Kitchen serves Latin American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Karamelo Bar & Kitchen

Name: Karamelo Bar & Kitchen
Address: 141 NAGLE AVENUE, Manhattan, 10040
Rating: 57

141 NAGLE AVENUE, Manhattan

Last Inspected: 3/7/2026

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0Fair

Latin American•Manhattan

Ranked #996 of 1000 in ManhattanBetter than 40% of latin american restaurants

Declining

2 inspections

Last: Mar 7, 2026

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

1 month 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

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-53

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-13 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-76 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

Real-time Score: 47/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (57/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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.

Location

141 NAGLE AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10040

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Inspection History

2 records on file

1 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection1 Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection

Mar 26

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

6 High

6 total4 risk factors

20/100inspection score

−60 pts

High Priority (6)

−60 pts

06BTobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.Risk Factor−10
03AFood, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.−10
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Risk Factor−10
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
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
05DNo hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.−10

Base deductions−60 pts

Risk factor bonus (4× +5)−20 pts

Aug 25

Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

15-21Flavored tobacco products sold, offered for sale−2
15-42Failure to make a good faith effort to inform smokers or electronic cigarette users of Smoke-Free Air Act ("SFAA") prohibitions−2

Base deductions−4 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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