Becoming Unique

322 East 117 Street, Manhattan, NY 10035
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Aug 13, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The inspection history at Becoming Unique is still short, with only two visits logged. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 13, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly nine violations earlier on.

The pattern that stands out is “live roaches in facility's food or non-food area”, which has been cited two times.

Among Manhattan restaurants, the typical score is 77; Becoming Unique is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 13, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82
Jul 30, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
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
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
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
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
20-01
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Becoming Unique last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Becoming Unique on file is from Aug 13, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Becoming Unique?

Across the inspection record, “live roaches in facility's food or non-food area” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Becoming Unique.

How does Becoming Unique compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Becoming Unique most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Becoming Unique's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Becoming Unique have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Becoming Unique means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.