Asian/Asian Fusion · New York City, NY

While In Kathmandu

Name: While In Kathmandu
Address: 758 Seneca Avenue, New York City, NY

758 Seneca Avenue

Last inspected Oct 9, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

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2 inspections

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Oct 9, 2025

A Grade

Official score: 9 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 04HFood temperature

Official wording

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 10BWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

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.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Oct 9, 2025 · Original Source

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

May 7, 2024

A Grade

Official score: 12 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 05DHandwashing

Official wording

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official wording

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, May 7, 2024 · Original Source

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