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NYC DOHMH · CAMIS 50132006 · Mediterranean
ALI BABA MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE photo

ALI BABA MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE

224 EAST 53 STREET Manhattan 10022
6462476062
6.8/10
Mixed record
A
Top marks
Score 0–13 · cleanest tier
This Mediterranean spot holds steady A grades across inspections, though a 2025 visit flagged live roaches and cold-holding lapses.
Current score
13
Grade posted Mar 12, 2026
Last inspected
Mar 12, 2026
Inspections on file
3
9 total violations
Critical violations
5
across all time

Each entry below is one inspection visit. Violations marked critical are public health risks; everything else is a general code citation.

  1. Mar 12, 2026
    13
    A
    Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
    Violations were cited in the following area(s).
    • 10B
      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.
    • 04A
      critical
      Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
    1 critical citation this visit
  2. Aug 12, 2025
    35
    Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
    Violations were cited in the following area(s).
    • 08A
      Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
    • 10F
      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.
    • 04A
      critical
      Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
    • 02G
      critical
      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.
    • 04M
      critical
      Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
    3 critical citations this visit
  3. Aug 8, 2023
    10
    A
    Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
    Violations were cited in the following area(s).
    • 06A
      critical
      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.
    • 10G
      Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
    1 critical citation this visit
Grade key · NYC DOHMH
  • A
    Top marks
    score 0–13
  • B
    Some violations
    score 14–27
  • C
    Multiple violations
    score 28+
  • Z
    Pending re-inspection
    borderline
  • N
    Not yet graded
    first inspection
  • No grade posted
    awaiting card