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.

The latest visit found zero violations, down from eight violations the time 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.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
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
30
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
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
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
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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 turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around zero violations compared to about eight previously.

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.