Cloister Cafe

238 East 9 Street, Manhattan, NY 10003
American
Last inspected: Apr 10, 2019
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2016, Cloister Cafe has seven inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 10, 2019. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Public records show no inspections at Cloister Cafe since Apr 10, 2019, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

Across the inspection history, “cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Cloister Cafe scores about where you'd expect for a Manhattan restaurant. The record reflects steady performance over time.

7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 10, 2019
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during necessary preparation.
02G
Canned food product observed dented and not segregated from other consumable food items.
09A
Hand wash sign not posted
10J
78
Nov 5, 2018
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
86
Oct 25, 2018
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
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Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (frsa) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and phorid flies.
04N
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04L
74
Oct 25, 2017
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Thawing procedures improper.
09B
Food contact surface not properly maintained.
09C
78
Jan 24, 2017
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.
10B
95
Jan 5, 2017
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Hot food item not held at or above 140º f.
02B
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04L
74
May 2, 2016
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during necessary preparation.
02G
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.
10B
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cloister Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cloister Cafe on file is from Apr 10, 2019. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cloister Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cloister Cafe.

How does Cloister Cafe compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Cloister Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cloister Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cloister 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.