Commons Cafe at Dentistry College

345 East 24 Street, Manhattan, NY 10010

American

Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Commons Cafe at Dentistry College four times, with records going back to 2022. Commons Cafe at Dentistry College was last inspected on Mar 31, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with violation counts hovering near two.

Among Manhattan restaurants, the typical score is 77; Commons Cafe at Dentistry College is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 31, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Nov 6, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation.

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Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Jun 14, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

06D

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

Jun 15, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

04L

Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

08A

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Commons Cafe at Dentistry College last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Commons Cafe at Dentistry College on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Commons Cafe at Dentistry College compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Commons Cafe at Dentistry College most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Commons Cafe at Dentistry College's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Commons Cafe at Dentistry College 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 Commons Cafe at Dentistry College inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Commons Cafe at Dentistry College is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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