Natura Cafe

355 West 16 Street, Manhattan, NY 10011

American

Last inspected: May 6, 2026

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Natura Cafe appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2025. On May 6, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about six violations before that.

Across the inspection history, “live roaches in facility's food or non-food area” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Natura Cafe's latest score of 70 falls below the Manhattan average of 77. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 6, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

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

Oct 8, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection

2 critical violations.

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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

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

06D

May 14, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

6 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

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

02B

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

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

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

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

08A

Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-compostable plastic straws.

19-07

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

Apr 2, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 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

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

06C

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

06D

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

10F

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

08A

Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.

08B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Natura Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Natura Cafe on file is from May 6, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Natura Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “live roaches in facility's food or non-food area” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Natura Cafe.

How does Natura Cafe compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Natura Cafe most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Natura Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Natura Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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