Ferry House Cafe

Pier 11 South St, Manhattan, NY 10005

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Aug 12, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2022, Ferry House Cafe has four inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 12, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

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

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Ferry House Cafe scores about where you'd expect for a Manhattan restaurant. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 12, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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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

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

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

Jan 28, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

04J

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

10F

10B

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Jul 5, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical 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

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Nov 9, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ferry House Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ferry House Cafe on file is from Aug 12, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ferry House 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 Ferry House Cafe.

How does Ferry House Cafe compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Ferry House Cafe most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Ferry House Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ferry House Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Ferry House 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 Ferry House Cafe inspected?

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

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