Flowers on the Park Cafe

520 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10024

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jun 5, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Flowers on the Park Cafe three times, with records going back to 2025. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 5, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about five violations before that.

When inspectors have written things up, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 5, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.

04O

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

Mar 5, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Food contact surface, refillable, reusable containers, or equipment improperly constructed, placed or maintained. unacceptable material used. culinary sink or other acceptable method not provided for washing food.

05C

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

04A

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

06D

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

10G

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

Jan 29, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

05C

Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.

03A

Providing single-use plastic stirrers or single-use plastic splash sticks.

19-05

“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

20-04

10B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Flowers on the Park Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Flowers on the Park Cafe on file is from Jun 5, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Flowers on the Park Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Flowers on the Park Cafe.

How does Flowers on the Park Cafe compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Flowers on the Park Cafe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Flowers on the Park Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Flowers on the Park Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Flowers on the Park 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.

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