Edgar's Cafe

650 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10025
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jul 16, 2025
55
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Going back to 2023, Edgar's Cafe has four inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 16, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to six violations.

“Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Manhattan restaurant, which scores around 77. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

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Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 16, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Toxic chemical or pesticide improperly stored or used such that food contamination may occur.
04E
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
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
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
55
Jun 4, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82
Apr 9, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
74
Sep 7, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
10A
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Edgar's Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Edgar's Cafe on file is from Jul 16, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Edgar's Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Edgar's Cafe.

How does Edgar's Cafe compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Edgar's Cafe most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Edgar's Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Edgar's Cafe have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Edgar's Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Edgar's Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Edgar's Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.