Franklin Square Cafe @ Harper Collins

195 Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10007
American
Last inspected: Sep 4, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 4, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to two violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average for Manhattan sits at 77, putting Franklin Square Cafe @ Harper Collins on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 4, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
82
Mar 1, 2024
Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 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
Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-compostable plastic straws.
19-07
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
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
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
61

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Franklin Square Cafe @ Harper Collins last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Franklin Square Cafe @ Harper Collins on file is from Sep 4, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Franklin Square Cafe @ Harper Collins?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Franklin Square Cafe @ Harper Collins.

How does Franklin Square Cafe @ Harper Collins compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Franklin Square Cafe @ Harper Collins most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Franklin Square Cafe @ Harper Collins' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Franklin Square Cafe @ Harper Collins have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Franklin Square Cafe @ Harper Collins means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.