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Caffe Palermo

148 Mulberry Street, Manhattan, NY 10013
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Nov 25, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, Caffe Palermo has six inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 25, 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.

Across the inspection history, “evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Caffe Palermo scores about where you'd expect for a Manhattan restaurant. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 25, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
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
78
Sep 15, 2025
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 15, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
4 critical violations.
View 4 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
55
May 29, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 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
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
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
50
Sep 13, 2024
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 19, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Caffe Palermo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Caffe Palermo on file is from Nov 25, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Caffe Palermo?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Caffe Palermo.

How does Caffe Palermo compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Caffe Palermo's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Caffe Palermo 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 Palermo inspected?

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

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