Oxford Cafe

119 East 60 Street, Manhattan, NY 10022
American
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Oxford Cafe appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 10, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

Looking across the full record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so Oxford Cafe is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 minor violations.
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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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
86
Nov 20, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
74
Jul 14, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
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Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
10D
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
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Oxford Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Oxford Cafe on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Oxford 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 Oxford Cafe.

How does Oxford Cafe compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Oxford Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Oxford 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 Oxford Cafe inspected?

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