Bjork Cafe & Bistro

58 Park Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10016
Scandinavian
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
58
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Across the available record, Bjork Cafe & Bistro has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent visit was on Feb 9, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent visits have flagged additional issues, ticking from four violations up to five.

Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Manhattan restaurant, which scores around 77. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

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Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
58
Nov 20, 2024
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Apr 15, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bjork Cafe & Bistro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bjork Cafe & Bistro on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bjork Cafe & Bistro?

Across the inspection record, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bjork Cafe & Bistro.

How does Bjork Cafe & Bistro compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Bjork Cafe & Bistro most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Bjork Cafe & Bistro's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Bjork Cafe & Bistro have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about four per visit to around five more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Bjork Cafe & Bistro 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 Bjork Cafe & Bistro inspected?

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