Judy's

109 Leroy Street, Manhattan, NY 10014

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, Judy's has five inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 12, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Among Manhattan restaurants, the typical score is 77; Judy's is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 12, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation.

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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

Dec 2, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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

06D

Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

04J

Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.

04O

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

Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

Aug 28, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

4 critical violations.

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Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

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

06D

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

04J

Jan 21, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.

04O

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

06D

06A

Food worker/food vendor does not wash hands thoroughly after using the toilet, or after coughing, sneezing, smoking, eating, preparing raw foods or otherwise contaminating hands or does not change gloves when required; worker fails to refrain from smoking or being fully clothed in clean outer garments.

04D

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

Aug 22, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 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

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

10G

10F

“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

20-04

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Judy's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Judy's on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Judy's?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Judy's.

How does Judy's compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Judy's most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Judy's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Judy's have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Judy's 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 Judy's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Judy's is inspected around two times per year on average.

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