Guayusa Cafe

3450 Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10031

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Oct 1, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Inspectors have visited Guayusa Cafe three times, with records going back to 2025. The most recent report on file is from Oct 1, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: four violations last time, zero this time.

When inspectors have written things up, food contact surface has been the most frequent reason, cited one time.

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

Oct 1, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 24, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

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

Jul 28, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

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

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

No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.

05H

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

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

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

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Guayusa Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Guayusa Cafe on file is from Oct 1, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Guayusa Cafe?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Guayusa Cafe.

How does Guayusa Cafe compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Guayusa Cafe most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Guayusa Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Guayusa Cafe have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around zero violations compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Guayusa 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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