New York Times Cafe

620 8 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10018
American
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show four inspections at New York Times Cafe stretching back to 2022. On Feb 12, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so New York Times Cafe is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
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
86
Sep 10, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
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
67
Jun 12, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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
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
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
78
Apr 21, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during necessary preparation.
02G
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.
10B
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was New York Times Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at New York Times Cafe on file is from Feb 12, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at New York Times Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at New York Times Cafe.

How does New York Times Cafe compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

New York Times Cafe most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has New York Times Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at New York Times Cafe have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at New York Times 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 New York Times Cafe inspected?

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