Bank of Nova Scotia Cafe

250 Vesey Street, Manhattan, NY 10281
American
Last inspected: Aug 12, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Bank of Nova Scotia Cafe three times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 12, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “food contact surface not properly washed” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Among Manhattan restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 12, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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
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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
78
Jan 19, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
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
82
Nov 22, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bank of Nova Scotia Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bank of Nova Scotia Cafe on file is from Aug 12, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bank of Nova Scotia Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bank of Nova Scotia Cafe.

How does Bank of Nova Scotia Cafe compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Bank of Nova Scotia Cafe most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Bank of Nova Scotia Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bank of Nova Scotia Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bank of Nova Scotia 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 Bank of Nova Scotia Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bank of Nova Scotia Cafe is inspected roughly once per year on average.