Kramer Levin - De Novo Cafe

1177 Avenue Of The Americas, Manhattan, NY 10036
American
Last inspected: Sep 8, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Kramer Levin - De Novo Cafe, the earliest from 2024. The most recent report on file is from Sep 8, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 8, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
74
May 7, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
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
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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
64
Feb 6, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
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
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kramer Levin - De Novo Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kramer Levin - De Novo Cafe on file is from Sep 8, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kramer Levin - De Novo Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Kramer Levin - De Novo Cafe.

How does Kramer Levin - De Novo Cafe compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Kramer Levin - De Novo Cafe most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Kramer Levin - De Novo Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kramer Levin - De Novo Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Kramer Levin - De Novo 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 Kramer Levin - De Novo Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kramer Levin - De Novo Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.