Silence Please

132 Bowery, Manhattan, NY 10013

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: May 1, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The inspection history at Silence Please is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent visit was on May 1, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about seven violations before that.

Looking across the full record, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so Silence Please is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 1, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 minor violation.

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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

Mar 20, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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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

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

06F

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

06D

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

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

10E

10B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Silence Please last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Silence Please on file is from May 1, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Silence Please?

Across the inspection record, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Silence Please.

How does Silence Please compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Silence Please most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Silence Please's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Silence Please have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Silence Please means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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