Qahwah House

2869 Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10025

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 19, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2024, Qahwah House has three inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 19, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.

Across the inspection history, “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Qahwah House's latest score of 61 falls below the Manhattan average of 77. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 19, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

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

04A

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

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

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

Dec 2, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

06C

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

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

04L

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

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

04A

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

Oct 10, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 9 violations

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

04L

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

06D

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

04H

04N

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

04A

Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.

10A

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

08A

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

10B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Qahwah House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Qahwah House on file is from Mar 19, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Qahwah House?

Across the inspection record, “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Qahwah House.

How does Qahwah House compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Qahwah House most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Qahwah House's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Qahwah House have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Qahwah House 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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