Cafe Chrystie

184 East 7 Street, Manhattan, NY 10009

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Cafe Chrystie has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent report on file is from Mar 5, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “mechanical or natural ventilation not provided”, which has been cited two times.

Among Manhattan restaurants, the typical score is 77; Cafe Chrystie is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 5, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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

Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.

10D

Oct 31, 2024

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

06D

“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

20-04

Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.

20-01

Aug 22, 2023

Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 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

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

10D

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe Chrystie last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe Chrystie on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cafe Chrystie?

Across the inspection record, “mechanical or natural ventilation not provided” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cafe Chrystie.

How does Cafe Chrystie compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Cafe Chrystie most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Cafe Chrystie's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cafe Chrystie have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cafe Chrystie 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 Chrystie inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe Chrystie is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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