Citizens of Chelsea

401 West 25 Street, Manhattan, NY 10001

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Sep 3, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2022, Citizens of Chelsea has five inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 3, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: four violations last time, two this time.

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

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Manhattan restaurant scores 77. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 3, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

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

Jul 21, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 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

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

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

10B

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

08A

Jun 5, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

10B

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

08A

May 23, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

6 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 7 violations

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

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

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

06A

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

06D

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

Dec 2, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

04N

10B

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Citizens of Chelsea last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Citizens of Chelsea on file is from Sep 3, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Citizens of Chelsea?

Across the inspection record, anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Citizens of Chelsea.

How does Citizens of Chelsea compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Citizens of Chelsea's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Citizens of Chelsea have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Citizens of Chelsea 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 Citizens of Chelsea inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Citizens of Chelsea is inspected around two times per year on average.

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