Ma Smith's Dessert Cafe

2380 Adam Clayton Powell Boulevard, Manhattan, NY
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Ma Smith's Dessert Cafe, the earliest from 2023. The most recent report on file is from Apr 8, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

Across the inspection history, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Ma Smith's Dessert Cafe's latest score of 82 sits above the Manhattan average of 77. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
82
May 3, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
78
Mar 14, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
10D
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ma Smith's Dessert Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ma Smith's Dessert Cafe on file is from Apr 8, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ma Smith's Dessert Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ma Smith's Dessert Cafe.

How does Ma Smith's Dessert Cafe compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Ma Smith's Dessert Cafe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Ma Smith's Dessert Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ma Smith's Dessert Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ma Smith's Dessert 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 Ma Smith's Dessert Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ma Smith's Dessert Cafe is inspected roughly once per year on average.