Cafe 53
The health department has logged four inspections at Cafe 53, the earliest from 2022. Cafe 53 was last inspected on Apr 2, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F”, showing up three times.
The city-wide average sits at 77, which Cafe 53's 70 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafe 53 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafe 53 on file is from Apr 2, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafe 53?
Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cafe 53.
How does Cafe 53 compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?
Cafe 53 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.
Has Cafe 53's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cafe 53 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cafe 53 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 53 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe 53 is inspected roughly once per year on average.