Cafe 1792

200 Liberty Street, Manhattan, NY 10281

American

Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Cafe 1792 has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 7, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up four violations, compared to five violations previously.

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing one time across the record.

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, this is about average. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 7, 2026

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

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

Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-compostable plastic straws.

19-07

Mar 26, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

04L

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

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

06E

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

08A

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe 1792 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe 1792 on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cafe 1792?

Across the inspection record, food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Cafe 1792.

How does Cafe 1792 compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Cafe 1792 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Cafe 1792's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Cafe 1792 have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around four violations compared to about five previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Cafe 1792 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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