Mika's Direction

11 East 32 Street, Manhattan, NY 10016
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Sep 11, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records currently show only two inspections for Mika's Direction. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 11, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

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

“Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average is 77, putting Mika's Direction squarely in typical territory. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 11, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
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Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
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
74
Feb 29, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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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
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mika's Direction last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mika's Direction on file is from Sep 11, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mika's Direction?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mika's Direction.

How does Mika's Direction compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Mika's Direction most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Mika's Direction's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mika's Direction have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mika's Direction means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.