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Cafe Cinq

5 Penn Plaza, Manhattan, NY 10001
American
Last inspected: Aug 6, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Cafe Cinq has been inspected four times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 6, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Cafe Cinq scores about where you'd expect for a Manhattan restaurant. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 6, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
78
May 27, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
52
Dec 22, 2023
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
Food adulterated or misbranded. adulterated or misbranded food possessed, being manufactured, produced, packed, sold, offered for sale, delivered or given away
28-05
82
Sep 28, 2022
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
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
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
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
“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
58

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe Cinq last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe Cinq on file is from Aug 6, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cafe Cinq?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cafe Cinq.

How does Cafe Cinq compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Cafe Cinq most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Cafe Cinq's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cafe Cinq 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 Cinq inspected?

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

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