Culture 36

247 West 36 Street, Manhattan, NY 10018
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Aug 8, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records currently show only two inspections for Culture 36. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 8, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, showing up two times.

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, this is about average. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 8, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
Nov 1, 2023
Administrative Miscellaneous / 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
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
19-06
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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Culture 36 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Culture 36 on file is from Aug 8, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Culture 36?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Culture 36.

How does Culture 36 compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Culture 36 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Culture 36's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Culture 36 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Culture 36 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.