Ubs Ema Café

11 Madison Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10010

American

Last inspected: Sep 16, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Ubs Ema Café has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. On Sep 16, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at two versus three before.

The pattern that stands out is sanitized equipment or utensil, which has been cited one time.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Manhattan restaurant scores 77. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 16, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

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

09C

Aug 7, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 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

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

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

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

08A

Jan 25, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ubs Ema Café last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ubs Ema Café on file is from Sep 16, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ubs Ema Café?

Across the inspection record, sanitized equipment or utensil has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Ubs Ema Café.

How does Ubs Ema Café compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Ubs Ema Café most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Ubs Ema Café's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Ubs Ema Café have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about three previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ubs Ema Café 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 Ubs Ema Café inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ubs Ema Café is inspected around two times per year on average.

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