Cafe 55
Cafe 55 has been inspected three times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 7, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Among Manhattan restaurants, the typical score is 77; Cafe 55 is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
View 2 violations
View 3 violations
View 3 violations
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafe 55 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafe 55 on file is from Nov 7, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafe 55?
Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cafe 55.
How does Cafe 55 compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?
Cafe 55 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.
Has Cafe 55's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cafe 55 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cafe 55 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 Cafe 55 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe 55 is inspected roughly once per year on average.