Cafe Belle

280 Mulberry Street, Manhattan, NY 10012
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Cafe Belle five times, with records going back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 12, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have flagged additional issues, ticking from zero violations up to one.

Food contact surface not properly washed accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average for Manhattan sits at 77, putting Cafe Belle on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
86
Sep 15, 2025
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 13, 2024
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 31, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
82
Aug 21, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe Belle last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe Belle on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cafe Belle?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cafe Belle.

How does Cafe Belle compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Cafe Belle's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Cafe Belle have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about zero per visit to around one more recently.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cafe Belle 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 Belle inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe Belle is inspected around two times per year on average.