Bonsaii Cafe

127 East 55 Street, Manhattan, NY 10022
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, Bonsaii Cafe has three inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with violation counts hovering near two.

When inspectors have written things up, food contact surface not properly washed has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Bonsaii Cafe scores about where you'd expect for a Manhattan restaurant. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
74
Oct 29, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
82
May 2, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bonsaii Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bonsaii Cafe on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bonsaii Cafe?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bonsaii Cafe.

How does Bonsaii Cafe compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Bonsaii Cafe most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Bonsaii Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Bonsaii Cafe have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around two per visit.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Bonsaii Cafe 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 Bonsaii Cafe inspected?

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