Tiger Sugar

129 East 45 Street, Manhattan, NY 10017

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Apr 28, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show five inspections at Tiger Sugar stretching back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 28, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from eight violations to three.

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average Manhattan facility scores 77, putting Tiger Sugar on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 28, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

06D

Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.

08B

Feb 20, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

5 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 9 violations

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

06D

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

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

02B

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

08A

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

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

28-06

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Sep 19, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

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

06D

10F

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

08A

Apr 5, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Feb 28, 2023

Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tiger Sugar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tiger Sugar on file is from Apr 28, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tiger Sugar?

Across the inspection record, evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tiger Sugar.

How does Tiger Sugar compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Tiger Sugar most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Tiger Sugar's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Tiger Sugar have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about eight previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Tiger Sugar 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 Tiger Sugar inspected?

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

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