Spring Cafe

153 Centre Street, Manhattan, NY 10013

Vegetarian

Last inspected: Dec 16, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Spring Cafe three times, with records going back to 2023. Spring Cafe was last inspected on Dec 16, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Manhattan restaurants. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 16, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Food adulterated or misbranded. adulterated or misbranded food possessed, being manufactured, produced, packed, sold, offered for sale, delivered or given away

28-05

Jun 27, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

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 7, 2023

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

06D

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

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Food protection certificate not available for inspection

18-11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Spring Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Spring Cafe on file is from Dec 16, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Spring Cafe compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Spring Cafe most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Spring Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Spring 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 Spring Cafe inspected?

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

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