Times Square Cafe

1535 Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10036
American
Last inspected: Jul 22, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show four inspections at Times Square Cafe stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 22, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

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

Among Manhattan restaurants, the typical score is 77; Times Square Cafe is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 22, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 minor violations.
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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
Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled do not use
09A
90
Jun 12, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
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
70
Dec 12, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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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
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
Dec 8, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Times Square Cafe last inspected?

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

What is the most common violation at Times Square Cafe?

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

How does Times Square Cafe compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Times Square Cafe most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Times Square Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Times Square 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.

How often is Times Square Cafe inspected?

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