Cafe Madison

51 Madison Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10010
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jul 29, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Cafe Madison three times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 29, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Performance has remained roughly level inspection to inspection, near one violation each time.

The pattern that stands out is non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, which has been cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Manhattan restaurant scores 77. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 29, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
Sep 28, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
86
Aug 24, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe Madison last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe Madison on file is from Jul 29, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cafe Madison?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cafe Madison.

How does Cafe Madison compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Cafe Madison most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Cafe Madison's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Cafe Madison have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around one per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cafe Madison 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 Madison inspected?

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