Van Cafe
Last inspected: Jul 17, 2025
78
Score
Van Cafe in Manhattan, NY, has undergone three inspections, with the most recent assessment on July 17, 2025, resulting in a moderate risk designation. The inspection identified one critical violation regarding temperature control for food items and two minor violations concerning the storage of single-service articles and the maintenance of non-food contact surfaces. Historical records for the facility indicate a consistent pattern of moderate-risk findings across all documented inspections.
3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 17, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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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
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
78
May 20, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
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
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
58
Mar 16, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
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Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
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