Caffe Reggio

119 Mac Dougal Street, Manhattan, NY 10012

Italian

Last inspected: Aug 9, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Caffe Reggio appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. The most recent report on file is from Aug 9, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 9, 2025

Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Workplace sfaa policy not prominently posted in workplace.

15-37

Jan 8, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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

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

Aug 29, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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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

Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

10B

Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)

19-06

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Caffe Reggio last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Caffe Reggio on file is from Aug 9, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Caffe Reggio compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Caffe Reggio's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Caffe Reggio have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Caffe Reggio 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 Reggio inspected?

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

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