Caffe Buon Gusto

236 East 77 Street, Manhattan, NY 10075

Italian

Last inspected: Jul 11, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Caffe Buon Gusto appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. The most recent visit was on Jul 11, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from five violations to one.

The most common issue across all inspections has been design, construction, materials used or maintenance, showing up 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.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 11, 2025

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Nuisance created or allowed to exist. facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.

28-01

Jun 2, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 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

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Food service operation occurring in room or area used as living or sleeping quarters.

09D

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Oct 12, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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

04L

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

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

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

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

08A

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Caffe Buon Gusto last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Caffe Buon Gusto on file is from Jul 11, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Caffe Buon Gusto?

Across the inspection record, design, construction, materials used or maintenance has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Caffe Buon Gusto.

How does Caffe Buon Gusto compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Caffe Buon Gusto most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Caffe Buon Gusto's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Caffe Buon Gusto have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about five previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Caffe Buon Gusto 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 Buon Gusto inspected?

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

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