Cafe Atelier (Art Students League)

215 West 57 Street, Manhattan, NY 10019

American

Last inspected: Mar 17, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Cafe Atelier (Art Students League) has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent report on file is from Mar 17, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: four violations last time, two this time.

Looking across the full record, cold TCS food item held above 41 °F is the recurring theme, flagged one time.

Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so Cafe Atelier (Art Students League) is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 17, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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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

Mar 4, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations.

View 2 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

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Apr 7, 2023

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

04J

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

05H

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

04L

Current letter grade or "grade pending" card not posted.

20-06

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe Atelier (Art Students League) last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe Atelier (Art Students League) on file is from Mar 17, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cafe Atelier (Art Students League)?

Across the inspection record, cold TCS food item held above 41 °F has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Cafe Atelier (Art Students League).

How does Cafe Atelier (Art Students League) compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Cafe Atelier (Art Students League) most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Cafe Atelier (Art Students League)'s inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Cafe Atelier (Art Students League) have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cafe Atelier (Art Students League) 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 Atelier (Art Students League) inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe Atelier (Art Students League) is inspected around two times per year on average.

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