Mushtari Cafe

34 West 126 Street, Manhattan, NY 10027
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jul 25, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Going back to 2022, Mushtari Cafe has four inspections in the public record. On Jul 25, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

Across the inspection history, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Compared to other Manhattan restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 25, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
67
Mar 24, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
61
Oct 18, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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
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
70
Nov 4, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
6 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
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
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mushtari Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mushtari Cafe on file is from Jul 25, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mushtari Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mushtari Cafe.

How does Mushtari Cafe compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Mushtari Cafe most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Mushtari Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mushtari Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mushtari Cafe 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 Mushtari Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mushtari Cafe is inspected roughly once per year on average.