Tsion Cafe & Bakery

763 Saint Nicholas Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10031
Ethiopian
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Tsion Cafe & Bakery has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent report on file is from Dec 11, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The most recent inspection turned up two violations, more than the one found previously.

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Among Manhattan restaurants, the typical score is 77; Tsion Cafe & Bakery is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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
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
90
Oct 18, 2025
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 29, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
82
Feb 8, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tsion Cafe & Bakery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tsion Cafe & Bakery on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tsion Cafe & Bakery?

Across the inspection record, evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tsion Cafe & Bakery.

How does Tsion Cafe & Bakery compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Tsion Cafe & Bakery most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Tsion Cafe & Bakery's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tsion Cafe & Bakery 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 Tsion Cafe & Bakery inspected?

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