Arabica

37 West 54 Street, Manhattan, NY 10019

Other

Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Across the available record, Arabica has three inspections on file, the first dated 2026. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 13, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average for Manhattan sits at 77, putting Arabica on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 13, 2026

Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 31, 2026

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

7 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 10 violations

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

06C

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

04L

Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain time/temperature control for safety foods (tcs) at required temperatures

05F

No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.

05H

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

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.

05D

Sewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate or unapproved.

05A

Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

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

08A

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

Feb 5, 2026

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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

06C

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

04L

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

06E

Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

04J

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Arabica last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Arabica on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Arabica?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Arabica.

How does Arabica compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Arabica most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Arabica's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Arabica have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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