Current Grade
Current grade
B
Latest score
21
Last inspection
June 5, 2023
Critical / non-critical points
16 / 5
Gardenia Deli currently has a B grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on June 5, 2023 found 4 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 21 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 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.
Non-Critical
- Anti-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.
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
June 5, 2023
- Date
- June 5, 2023
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- B
- Score
- 21
- Critical points
- 16
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 4 (2 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Jun 5, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 19, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 18, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Gardenia Deli's most recent graded inspection in June 2023 was a B, after a A in May 2022.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Gardenia Deli's latest score: 21
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gardenia Deli's current NYC health grade?
Gardenia Deli currently has a B grade.
When was Gardenia Deli last inspected?
Gardenia Deli was last inspected on June 5, 2023.
What was Gardenia Deli's latest inspection score?
Gardenia Deli's latest inspection score was 21 points.
How many violations did Gardenia Deli have in its latest inspection?
Gardenia Deli had 4 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Gardenia Deli located?
Gardenia Deli is located at 404 8th Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10001.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50052660
Last updated: June 26, 2026