Creme

27 1/2 Essex Street, Manhattan, NY 10002
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: May 7, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Creme, the earliest from 2022. On May 7, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

Across the inspection history, “food contact surface not properly washed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Manhattan restaurant scores 77. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 7, 2025
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
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
82
Oct 31, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
78
Jul 27, 2022
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
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Creme last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Creme on file is from May 7, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Creme?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Creme.

How does Creme compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Creme's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Creme 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 Creme inspected?

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