Columbia University Medical Center Bookstore Cafe

711 West 168 Street, Manhattan, NY 10032
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Oct 16, 2024
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Columbia University Medical Center Bookstore Cafe appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 16, 2024. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

The city-wide average is 77, putting Columbia University Medical Center Bookstore Cafe squarely in typical territory. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 16, 2024
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
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
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
78
May 5, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
82
Apr 29, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Food contact surface not properly maintained.
09C
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Columbia University Medical Center Bookstore Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Columbia University Medical Center Bookstore Cafe on file is from Oct 16, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Columbia University Medical Center Bookstore Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Columbia University Medical Center Bookstore Cafe.

How does Columbia University Medical Center Bookstore Cafe compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Columbia University Medical Center Bookstore Cafe most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Columbia University Medical Center Bookstore Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Columbia University Medical Center Bookstore Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Columbia University Medical Center Bookstore 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 Columbia University Medical Center Bookstore Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Columbia University Medical Center Bookstore Cafe is inspected roughly once per year on average.