Bangladeshi · New York City, NY

Rafa Spicy Cottage

1222 Liberty Avenue

Last inspected May 23, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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A Grade

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When was Rafa Spicy Cottage last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on May 23, 2026. The result listed by NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene was “Grade A” (official score 13).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 2 violations recorded, including 1 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 1 inspection on record, from May 23, 2026 to May 23, 2026.
Has Rafa Spicy Cottage ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 1 inspection record we hold for this business. The earliest is dated May 23, 2026.

The Full Inspection History

1 inspection

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

May 23, 2026

A Grade

Official score: 13 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode 10AFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

criticalCode 04APermits, training, and postings

Official Wording

Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, May 23, 2026 · Original Source

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