Rosen's Cafe

2 Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10004

American

Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, Rosen's Cafe has four inspections in the public record. Rosen's Cafe was last inspected on Jan 12, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up two violations, compared to four violations previously.

Food contact surface not properly washed comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, this is about average. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 12, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations.

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

06D

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Nov 25, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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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 contact surface, refillable, reusable containers, or equipment improperly constructed, placed or maintained. unacceptable material used. culinary sink or other acceptable method not provided for washing food.

05C

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

06D

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

Jul 16, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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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

10F

Apr 26, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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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

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

06D

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rosen's Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rosen's Cafe on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rosen's Cafe?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Rosen's Cafe.

How does Rosen's Cafe compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Rosen's Cafe most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Rosen's Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Rosen's Cafe have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about four previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Rosen's Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Rosen's Cafe inspected?

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

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