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B Cafe

240 East 75 Street, Manhattan, NY 10021
American
Last inspected: Aug 26, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at B Cafe stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Aug 26, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, showing up two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Manhattan restaurant scores 77. The record reflects steady performance over time.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 26, 2025
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
95
Aug 14, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
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
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
67
Oct 17, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 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
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
04C
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
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
52
Nov 2, 2022
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
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
61

Frequently Asked Questions

When was B Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at B Cafe on file is from Aug 26, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at B Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at B Cafe.

How does B Cafe compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

B Cafe most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has B Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at B Cafe have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at B 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 B Cafe inspected?

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

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