Ana's Cafe

38 West 38 Street, Manhattan, NY 10018

American

Last inspected: Oct 16, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Ana's Cafe four times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 16, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

Ana's Cafe's latest score of 82 sits above the Manhattan average of 77. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 16, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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

May 10, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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

Nov 17, 2022

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

2 critical violations.

View 2 violations

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

Nov 1, 2022

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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

06D

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

20-04

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ana's Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ana's Cafe on file is from Oct 16, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ana's Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Ana's Cafe.

How does Ana's Cafe compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Ana's Cafe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Ana's Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ana's Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ana's Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Ana's Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ana's Cafe is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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