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Vanilla Gorilla Cafe

332 West 44 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jun 23, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show five inspections at Vanilla Gorilla Cafe stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 23, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “wiping cloths not stored clean and dry” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to other Manhattan restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 23, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
70
May 14, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-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
Feb 6, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
67
Mar 31, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
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
78
Jul 26, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vanilla Gorilla Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Vanilla Gorilla Cafe on file is from Jun 23, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Vanilla Gorilla Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “wiping cloths not stored clean and dry” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Vanilla Gorilla Cafe.

How does Vanilla Gorilla Cafe compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Vanilla Gorilla Cafe most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Vanilla Gorilla Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Vanilla Gorilla Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Vanilla Gorilla 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 Vanilla Gorilla Cafe inspected?

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

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