William Greenberg Desserts

285 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10023

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Oct 18, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at William Greenberg Desserts stretching back to 2023. William Greenberg Desserts was last inspected on Oct 18, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from four violations to zero.

When inspectors have written things up, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Among Manhattan restaurants, the typical score is 77; William Greenberg Desserts is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 18, 2025

Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection

No violations found.

100

May 5, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 minor violations.

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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

Jan 27, 2025

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

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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

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

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

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

10F

Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.

20-01

Jul 31, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 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

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was William Greenberg Desserts last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at William Greenberg Desserts on file is from Oct 18, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at William Greenberg Desserts?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited three times, more than any other issue at William Greenberg Desserts.

How does William Greenberg Desserts compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

William Greenberg Desserts most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has William Greenberg Desserts's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at William Greenberg Desserts have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around zero violations compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at William Greenberg Desserts 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 William Greenberg Desserts inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, William Greenberg Desserts is inspected around two times per year on average.

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