Sweet Cats Arcade

21 East 17 Street, Manhattan, NY 10003

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Sweet Cats Arcade six times, with records going back to 2025. Sweet Cats Arcade was last inspected on Jan 27, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.

“Food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Manhattan restaurant scores 77. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 27, 2026

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

Oct 8, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.

10D

Jun 26, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

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

06D

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

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Mar 26, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening 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 25, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection

1 critical violation.

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No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.

05H

Mar 12, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

8 critical violations. 6 minor violations.

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Food contact surface, refillable, reusable containers, or equipment improperly constructed, placed or maintained. unacceptable material used. culinary sink or other acceptable method not provided for washing food.

05C

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.

05H

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

06D

Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

04J

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

Sewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate or unapproved.

05A

“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

20-04

Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.

20-01

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

28-06

10B

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

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

09E

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sweet Cats Arcade last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sweet Cats Arcade on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sweet Cats Arcade?

Across the inspection record, “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sweet Cats Arcade.

How does Sweet Cats Arcade compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Sweet Cats Arcade most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Sweet Cats Arcade's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sweet Cats Arcade have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sweet Cats Arcade 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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