Rockefeller University - Cafe

1248 York Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10065
American
Last inspected: Oct 30, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged six inspections at Rockefeller University - Cafe, the earliest from 2023. The most recent report on file is from Oct 30, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

Across the inspection history, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Manhattan restaurant scores 77. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 30, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
82
Oct 18, 2025
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
May 31, 2025
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 19, 2024
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 12, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
82
Feb 10, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rockefeller University - Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rockefeller University - Cafe on file is from Oct 30, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rockefeller University - Cafe?

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

How does Rockefeller University - Cafe compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Rockefeller University - Cafe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Rockefeller University - Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rockefeller University - Cafe have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Rockefeller University - 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 Rockefeller University - Cafe inspected?

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