Jewish Theological Seminary Cafe

3080 Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10027

Jewish / Kosher

Last inspected: May 8, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Jewish Theological Seminary Cafe, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated May 8, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about four violations before that.

Looking across the full record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Among Manhattan restaurants, the typical score is 77; Jewish Theological Seminary Cafe is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 8, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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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

Sep 12, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 6 violations

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

06F

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

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

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

06D

02G

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

08A

Mar 30, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

02B

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jewish Theological Seminary Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jewish Theological Seminary Cafe on file is from May 8, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jewish Theological Seminary Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Jewish Theological Seminary Cafe.

How does Jewish Theological Seminary Cafe compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Jewish Theological Seminary Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Jewish Theological Seminary Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Jewish Theological Seminary 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 Jewish Theological Seminary Cafe inspected?

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

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