Cafe New

66 West 12 Street, Manhattan, NY 10011
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged four inspections at Cafe New, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 30, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around one violation to closer to three violations.

“Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average is 77, putting Cafe New squarely in typical territory. The record reflects steady performance over time.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
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
78
Sep 19, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
Apr 14, 2023
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
Mar 22, 2022
Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
No facilities available to wash, rinse and sanitize utensils and/or equipment.
05H
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe New last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe New on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cafe New?

Across the inspection record, “wiping cloths not stored clean and dry” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cafe New.

How does Cafe New compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Cafe New's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Cafe New have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cafe New 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 New inspected?

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