Fiat Cafe

203 Mott Street, Manhattan, NY 10012

Italian

Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Public records show four inspections at Fiat Cafe stretching back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 12, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F”, which has been cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Manhattan restaurant, which scores around 77. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 12, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations.

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

04A

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

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Nov 12, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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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

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

Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

Aug 24, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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02G

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

Jul 11, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fiat Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fiat Cafe on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fiat Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Fiat Cafe.

How does Fiat Cafe compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Fiat Cafe most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Fiat Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Fiat 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 Fiat Cafe inspected?

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

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