4th Floor Cafeteria

221 East 71 Street, Manhattan, NY 10021

American

Last inspected: Mar 11, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 11, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

That's lower than the typical Manhattan restaurant, which scores around 77. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 11, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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.

10F

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Food protection certificate not available for inspection

18-11

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Feb 26, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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.

02G

Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.

03A

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.

10B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was 4th Floor Cafeteria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 4th Floor Cafeteria on file is from Mar 11, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does 4th Floor Cafeteria compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

4th Floor Cafeteria most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has 4th Floor Cafeteria's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 4th Floor Cafeteria have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at 4th Floor Cafeteria means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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