Highline Cafe

85 10 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10011

American

Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Highline Cafe appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2022. Highline Cafe was last inspected on Apr 1, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

“Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 1, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

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

Sep 19, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

10F

Apr 14, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

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

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Lighting fixture located over, by or within food storage, preparation, service or display facility, and facility where utensils and equipment are cleaned and stored, which may shatter due to extreme heat, temperature changes or accidental contact; not fitted with shatterproof bulb or shielded and encased, with end caps or other device.

28-03

Mar 25, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during necessary preparation.

02G

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Highline Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Highline Cafe on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Highline Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “wiping cloths not stored clean and dry” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Highline Cafe.

How does Highline Cafe compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Highline Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Highline 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.

How often is Highline Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Highline Cafe is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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