Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
11
Last inspection
May 13, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
7 / 4
Tessa currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 13, 2025 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 11 points.
Latest Violations
1 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.
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.
- Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Latest Inspection Details
May 13, 2025
- Date
- May 13, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 11
- Critical points
- 7
- Non-critical points
- 4
- Violations
- 3 (1 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
May 13, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Feb 15, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Feb 7, 2023
Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Tessa has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: May 2025 and February 2024. Its latest score was 11, lower than its February 2024 score of 12.
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.
Tessa's latest score: 11
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tessa's current NYC health grade?
Tessa currently has a A grade.
When was Tessa last inspected?
Tessa was last inspected on May 13, 2025.
What was Tessa's latest inspection score?
Tessa's latest inspection score was 11 points.
How many violations did Tessa have in its latest inspection?
Tessa had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Tessa located?
Tessa is located at 349 Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10024.
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: 50007925
Last updated: June 26, 2026