Cafe Sahara

4026 10 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10034

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 8, 2023

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Cafe Sahara has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The most recent visit was on Feb 8, 2023. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Public records show no inspections at Cafe Sahara since Feb 8, 2023, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Among Manhattan restaurants, the typical score is 77; Cafe Sahara is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 8, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Sep 14, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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

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

Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

Smoking or electronic cigarette use allowed in prohibited area

15-01

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Original label for smoking products sold or offered for sale.

15-22

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe Sahara last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe Sahara on file is from Feb 8, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Cafe Sahara compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Cafe Sahara's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Cafe Sahara have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cafe Sahara means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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