Ford Foundation-World Cafe

320 East 43 Street, Manhattan, NY 10017
American
Last inspected: Jul 8, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 8, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Among Manhattan restaurants, the typical score is 77; Ford Foundation-World Cafe is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 8, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
82
Oct 19, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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
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 Ford Foundation-World Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ford Foundation-World Cafe on file is from Jul 8, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Ford Foundation-World Cafe compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Ford Foundation-World Cafe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Ford Foundation-World Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ford Foundation-World Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ford Foundation-World 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.