Societe Generale Cafeteria

245 Park Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10167
American
Last inspected: Aug 21, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Societe Generale Cafeteria, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Aug 21, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F”, which has been cited two times.

Among Manhattan restaurants, the typical score is 77; Societe Generale Cafeteria is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 21, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
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
86
Feb 29, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.
08B
95
Apr 25, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
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
Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-compostable plastic straws.
19-07
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Societe Generale Cafeteria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Societe Generale Cafeteria on file is from Aug 21, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Societe Generale Cafeteria?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Societe Generale Cafeteria.

How does Societe Generale Cafeteria compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Societe Generale Cafeteria most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Societe Generale Cafeteria's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Societe Generale Cafeteria have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Societe Generale Cafeteria 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 Societe Generale Cafeteria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Societe Generale Cafeteria is inspected roughly once per year on average.