Morning Star Cafe

949 2 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10022

American

Last inspected: Aug 8, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Morning Star Cafe four times, with records going back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 8, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 8, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-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

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 17, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 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

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

06D

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

02B

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

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

Mar 13, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

May 3, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

02B

02G

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Morning Star Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Morning Star Cafe on file is from Aug 8, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Morning Star Cafe?

Across the inspection record, cold TCS food item held above 41 °F has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Morning Star Cafe.

How does Morning Star Cafe compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Morning Star Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Morning Star Cafe 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 Morning Star 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 Morning Star Cafe inspected?

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

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