Life Time

250 West 34 Street, Manhattan, NY 10119
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Sep 5, 2025
58
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

The health department has logged four inspections at Life Time, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Sep 5, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.

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

That's lower than the typical Manhattan restaurant, which scores around 77. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

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Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 5, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
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
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
58
Apr 18, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
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
45
May 8, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
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
67
Aug 14, 2023
Calorie Posting / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 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
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
Additional nutritional information statement not posted, or additional nutritional information not provided
16-06
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
Required succinct nutritional statements not posted on menu(s) for adults and children (2,000 calories per day for adults)
16-04
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Life Time last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Life Time on file is from Sep 5, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Life Time?

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

How does Life Time compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Life Time most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Life Time's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Life Time have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Life Time 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 Life Time inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Life Time is inspected around two times per year on average.