The Townhouse Cafe

1669 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10029
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The Townhouse Cafe appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. The Townhouse Cafe was last inspected on Jan 5, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

“Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average for Manhattan sits at 77, putting The Townhouse Cafe on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
86
Nov 26, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
50
Aug 15, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Townhouse Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Townhouse Cafe on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Townhouse Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Townhouse Cafe.

How does The Townhouse Cafe compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

The Townhouse Cafe most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has The Townhouse Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Townhouse Cafe 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 The Townhouse 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.