Caffe Bene

378 Canal Street, Manhattan, NY 10013
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Aug 21, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show three inspections at Caffe Bene stretching back to 2023. Caffe Bene was last inspected on Aug 21, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, showing up three times.

The city-wide average for Manhattan sits at 77, putting Caffe Bene on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 21, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
82
Oct 29, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
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
82
Aug 29, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
19-06
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
Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability
19-10
Food adulterated or misbranded. adulterated or misbranded food possessed, being manufactured, produced, packed, sold, offered for sale, delivered or given away
28-05
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Caffe Bene last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Caffe Bene on file is from Aug 21, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Caffe Bene?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Caffe Bene.

How does Caffe Bene compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Caffe Bene's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Caffe Bene 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 Caffe Bene inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Caffe Bene is inspected around two times per year on average.