Candle Cafe

386 3 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10016
Vegetarian
Last inspected: Dec 23, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The most recent visit was on Dec 23, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, with around three violations found each time.

When inspectors have written things up, anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Among Manhattan restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 23, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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
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
78
Jul 18, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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
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
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
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Candle Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Candle Cafe on file is from Dec 23, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Candle Cafe?

Across the inspection record, anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Candle Cafe.

How does Candle Cafe compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Candle Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Candle Cafe have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around three per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Candle Cafe 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 Candle Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Candle Cafe is inspected roughly once per year on average.