Matchaful

240 East 54 Street, Manhattan, NY 10022
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Matchaful, the earliest from 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 20, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up two violations, compared to four violations previously.

Food contact surface not properly washed comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Manhattan restaurant scores 77. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
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
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
Nov 27, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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
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
70
Jun 27, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.
03A
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Food containing a prohibited substance held, kept, offered, prepared, processed, packaged, or served.
04P
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
61

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Matchaful last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Matchaful on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Matchaful?

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

How does Matchaful compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Matchaful most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Matchaful's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Matchaful have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Matchaful 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 Matchaful inspected?

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