Herald Square Cafe

47 West 34 Street, Manhattan, NY 10001
American
Last inspected: May 20, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, Herald Square Cafe has four inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on May 20, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “design, construction, materials used or maintenance”, showing up three times.

Herald Square Cafe scores about where you'd expect for a Manhattan restaurant. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 20, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
74
May 16, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
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
74
Sep 14, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
82
Aug 1, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 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
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
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Herald Square Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Herald Square Cafe on file is from May 20, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Herald Square Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “design, construction, materials used or maintenance” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Herald Square Cafe.

How does Herald Square Cafe compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Herald Square Cafe most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Herald Square Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Herald Square Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Herald Square 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 Herald Square Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Herald Square Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.