Perista Cafe

158 Dyckman Street, Manhattan, NY 10040

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Inspectors have visited Perista Cafe four times, with records going back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 30, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around seven violations each, up from closer to four violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F”, which has been cited three times.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Perista Cafe's 52 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 30, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

02B

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

04L

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

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

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

Feb 19, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

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

04L

Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

04J

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

04H

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

02B

Hot tcs food item that has been cooked and cooled is being held for service without first being reheated to 165º f or above within 2 hours.

02C

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

08A

10B

Nov 21, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations.

View 2 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

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

May 13, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 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

Hot tcs food item that has been cooked and cooled is being held for service without first being reheated to 165º f or above within 2 hours.

02C

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Perista Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Perista Cafe on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Perista Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Perista Cafe.

How does Perista Cafe compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Perista Cafe most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Perista Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Perista Cafe have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Perista Cafe means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Perista Cafe inspected?

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

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