Esplanade Cafe (Google)

29 11 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10011
American
Last inspected: Aug 19, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2022, Esplanade Cafe (Google) has three inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 19, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “food contact surface not properly washed”, which has been cited two times.

Among Manhattan restaurants, the typical score is 77; Esplanade Cafe (Google) is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 19, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
86
Apr 9, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
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
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
74
Oct 7, 2022
Pre-permit (Operational) / 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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Esplanade Cafe (Google) last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Esplanade Cafe (Google) on file is from Aug 19, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Esplanade Cafe (Google)?

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

How does Esplanade Cafe (Google) compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Esplanade Cafe (Google) most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Esplanade Cafe (Google)'s inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Esplanade Cafe (Google) have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Esplanade Cafe (Google) 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 Esplanade Cafe (Google) inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Esplanade Cafe (Google) is inspected roughly once per year on average.