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A.Cafe/ A. Lounge

42 West 58 Street, Manhattan, NY 10019
American
Last inspected: Sep 12, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Going back to 2023, A.Cafe/ A. Lounge has four inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 12, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up five violations, compared to six violations previously.

When inspectors have written things up, food contact surface not properly washed has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which A.Cafe/ A. Lounge's 64 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 12, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
64
Aug 11, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
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
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
45
Aug 13, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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 contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
61
Apr 7, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was A.Cafe/ A. Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at A.Cafe/ A. Lounge on file is from Sep 12, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at A.Cafe/ A. Lounge?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited four times, more than any other issue at A.Cafe/ A. Lounge.

How does A.Cafe/ A. Lounge compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

A.Cafe/ A. Lounge most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has A.Cafe/ A. Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at A.Cafe/ A. Lounge have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around five violations compared to about six previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at A.Cafe/ A. Lounge means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is A.Cafe/ A. Lounge inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, A.Cafe/ A. Lounge is inspected around two times per year on average.

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