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Ariston Flowers & Cafe

78 5 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10011
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jul 16, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Ariston Flowers & Cafe five times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jul 16, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F”, which has been cited three times.

Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so Ariston Flowers & Cafe trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 16, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 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
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
70
May 19, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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
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
70
Jan 3, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82
Nov 15, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
19-06
70
Nov 16, 2022
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry is worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
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
64

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ariston Flowers & Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ariston Flowers & Cafe on file is from Jul 16, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ariston Flowers & Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ariston Flowers & Cafe.

How does Ariston Flowers & Cafe compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Ariston Flowers & Cafe most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Ariston Flowers & Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ariston Flowers & Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Ariston Flowers & Cafe 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 Ariston Flowers & Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ariston Flowers & Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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