Effys Cafe

1688 York Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10128
Jewish / Kosher
Last inspected: Sep 23, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, Effys Cafe has three inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 23, 2025. 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.

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.

Effys Cafe's latest score of 90 sits above the Manhattan average of 77. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 23, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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
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
90
Jun 13, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
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
90
Mar 23, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
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 Effys Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Effys Cafe on file is from Sep 23, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Effys 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 Effys Cafe.

How does Effys Cafe compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Effys Cafe most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Effys Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Effys Cafe 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 Effys 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 Effys Cafe inspected?

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