Barnes & Noble Cafe

555 5 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10017
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Oct 8, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Barnes & Noble Cafe three times, with records going back to 2023. Barnes & Noble Cafe was last inspected on Oct 8, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so Barnes & Noble Cafe is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 8, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
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
May 8, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
Mar 24, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Barnes & Noble Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Barnes & Noble Cafe on file is from Oct 8, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Barnes & Noble 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 Barnes & Noble Cafe.

How does Barnes & Noble Cafe compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Barnes & Noble Cafe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Barnes & Noble Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Barnes & Noble Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Barnes & Noble 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 Barnes & Noble Cafe inspected?

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