Cafe August

145 East 62 Street, Manhattan, NY 10065
American
Last inspected: Jul 1, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 1, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about four violations before that.

The pattern that stands out is “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor”, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so Cafe August is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 1, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
86
Apr 22, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations.
View 4 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Toilet facility not provided for employees or for patrons when required. shared patron-employee toilet accessed through kitchen, food prep or storage area or utensil washing area.
05E
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe August last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe August on file is from Jul 1, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cafe August?

Across the inspection record, “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cafe August.

How does Cafe August compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Cafe August most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Cafe August's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Cafe August have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cafe August means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.