Times Deli & Cafe

158 West 44 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036

American

Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Times Deli & Cafe has been inspected three times since 2023. The most recent report on file is from Mar 31, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent visits have flagged additional issues, ticking from two violations up to six.

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to other Manhattan restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 31, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

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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

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

04L

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

08A

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

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

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

Oct 22, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

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Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry is worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

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

06D

Jun 30, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

1 minor violation.

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10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Times Deli & Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Times Deli & Cafe on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Times Deli & Cafe?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Times Deli & Cafe.

How does Times Deli & Cafe compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Times Deli & Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Times Deli & Cafe have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around six more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Times Deli & 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 Times Deli & Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Times Deli & Cafe is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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