Telegraphe Cafe

107 West 18 Street, Manhattan, NY 10011
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2025
61
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Telegraphe Cafe has been inspected four times since 2023. On Apr 22, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

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

Across the inspection history, “food contact surface not properly washed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Telegraphe Cafe's 61 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

4
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
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
61
Mar 12, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
67
Mar 12, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.
03A
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
61
May 19, 2023
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
“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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Telegraphe Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Telegraphe Cafe on file is from Apr 22, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Telegraphe Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Telegraphe Cafe.

How does Telegraphe Cafe compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Telegraphe Cafe most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Telegraphe Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Telegraphe Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Telegraphe Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Telegraphe Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.