Il Caffe Latte

189 Lenox Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10026

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Dec 12, 2024

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged four inspections at Il Caffe Latte, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 12, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

“Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Manhattan restaurant scores 77. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 12, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Jun 15, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Apr 28, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 minor violation.

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Thawing procedures improper.

09B

Apr 20, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

6 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

04L

Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

Evidence of rats or live rats present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

04K

Food protection certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.

04A

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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

02G

Thawing procedures improper.

09B

Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Il Caffe Latte last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Il Caffe Latte on file is from Dec 12, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Il Caffe Latte?

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Il Caffe Latte.

How does Il Caffe Latte compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Il Caffe Latte most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Il Caffe Latte's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Il Caffe Latte have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Il Caffe Latte 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 Il Caffe Latte inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Il Caffe Latte is inspected around two times per year on average.

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