Shearman Cafe

599 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10022
American
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Shearman Cafe three times, with records going back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 24, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food contact surface not properly washed”, showing up two times.

Among Manhattan restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial 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
74
Oct 22, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
82
Apr 6, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shearman Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Shearman Cafe on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Shearman Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Shearman Cafe.

How does Shearman Cafe compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Shearman Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Shearman 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 Shearman Cafe inspected?

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