Silk Road Cafe

30 Mott Street, Manhattan, NY 10013
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jan 16, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Silk Road Cafe three times, with records going back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 16, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so Silk Road Cafe is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 16, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.
04O
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
Jul 18, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
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
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
78
Feb 15, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial 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 Silk Road Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Silk Road Cafe on file is from Jan 16, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Silk Road 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 Silk Road Cafe.

How does Silk Road Cafe compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Silk Road Cafe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Silk Road Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Silk Road 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 Silk Road Cafe inspected?

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