Butler

177 Lafayette Street, Manhattan, NY 10013

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Feb 3, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show five inspections at Butler stretching back to 2022. Butler was last inspected on Feb 3, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food”, showing up four times.

Among Manhattan restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 3, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Aug 2, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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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

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

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

Nov 14, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

Mar 15, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

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

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

Feb 23, 2022

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

04L

Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Butler last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Butler on file is from Feb 3, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Butler?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Butler.

How does Butler compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Butler most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Butler's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Butler have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Butler 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 Butler inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Butler is inspected around two times per year on average.

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