Cafe Maud

1640 2 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10028
American
Last inspected: Oct 30, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Inspectors have visited Cafe Maud three times, with records going back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 30, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

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

Looking across the full record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to other Manhattan restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 30, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 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
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.
08B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
64
Jul 2, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
61
Feb 6, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe Maud last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe Maud on file is from Oct 30, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cafe Maud?

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cafe Maud.

How does Cafe Maud compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Cafe Maud most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Cafe Maud's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Cafe Maud means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Cafe Maud inspected?

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