NYC DOHMH · CAMIS 50132006 · Mediterranean
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.
- Mar 12, 202613ACycle Inspection / Re-inspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 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.
- 04AcriticalFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
1 critical citation this visit - Aug 12, 202535Cycle Inspection / Initial InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 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.
- 04AcriticalFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
- 02GcriticalCold 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.
- 04McriticalLive roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
3 critical citations this visit - Aug 8, 202310APre-permit (Operational) / Initial InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 06AcriticalPersonal 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.
- 10GDishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
1 critical citation this visit
Grade key · NYC DOHMH
- ATop marksscore 0–13
- BSome violationsscore 14–27
- CMultiple violationsscore 28+
- ZPending re-inspectionborderline
- NNot yet gradedfirst inspection
- —No grade postedawaiting card