Cafe 11

11 Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10004

Jewish / Kosher

Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Cafe 11 has been inspected four times since 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 20, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to five violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “sanitized equipment or utensil”, which has been cited two times.

Cafe 11's latest score of 64 falls below the Manhattan average of 77. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 20, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.

16-02

Food protection certificate not available for inspection

18-11

Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

Sep 25, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations.

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Meat, fish, molluscan shellfish, unpasteurized raw shell eggs, poultry or other tcs offered or served raw or undercooked and written notice not provided to consumer.

02F

No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.

05H

May 6, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Lighting inadequate; permanent lighting not provided in food preparation areas, ware washing areas, and storage rooms. shatterproof bulb or shield to prevent broken glass from falling into food or onto surfaces, not installed.

10C

Jan 30, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 4 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

“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

20-04

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

Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability

19-10

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe 11 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe 11 on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cafe 11?

Across the inspection record, “sanitized equipment or utensil” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cafe 11.

How does Cafe 11 compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Cafe 11 most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Cafe 11's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Cafe 11 have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Cafe 11 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 Cafe 11 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe 11 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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