Thayer

99 Avenue B, Manhattan, NY 10009
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Aug 14, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Thayer has been inspected four times since 2022. On Aug 14, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Manhattan restaurant scores 77. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 14, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
82
Jan 15, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.
04O
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
52
Jan 23, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
86
Oct 25, 2022
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
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
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
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
28-01
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
64

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Thayer last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Thayer on file is from Aug 14, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Thayer?

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

How does Thayer compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Thayer's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Thayer 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 Thayer inspected?

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