Mandarin Oriental Hotel-Cafeteria

80 Columbus Circle, Manhattan, NY 10023

American

Last inspected: Apr 21, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show four inspections at Mandarin Oriental Hotel-Cafeteria stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 21, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, which has been cited three times.

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, this is about average. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 21, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

06D

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

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

Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled do not use

09A

Dec 2, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 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

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

02B

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

Jun 22, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

06D

10F

Apr 25, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during necessary preparation.

02G

Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mandarin Oriental Hotel-Cafeteria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mandarin Oriental Hotel-Cafeteria on file is from Apr 21, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mandarin Oriental Hotel-Cafeteria?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mandarin Oriental Hotel-Cafeteria.

How does Mandarin Oriental Hotel-Cafeteria compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Mandarin Oriental Hotel-Cafeteria most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Mandarin Oriental Hotel-Cafeteria's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mandarin Oriental Hotel-Cafeteria have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mandarin Oriental Hotel-Cafeteria 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 Mandarin Oriental Hotel-Cafeteria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mandarin Oriental Hotel-Cafeteria is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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