SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — NEW YORK CITY DOHMH

CAFE 53.

BEAT. 68/100

1301 AVE OF TH AMER · MANHATTAN, NEW YORK CITY

Last inspected April 2, 2025 · passed with conditions

9 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
4
0 passed · 4 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
14
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Apr 2022

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 2
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condi
CRITICALSanitation
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
MINORSanitation
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
MAR 28
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condi
MAY 26
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
CRITICALPest Activity
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 fl
CRITICALPest Activity
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
MINORPest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
CRITICALOther
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
MINORPlumbing & Waste
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 liq
APR 18
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow
CRITICALOther
Hot food item not held at or above 140º F.
MINORPest Activity
Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. Prohibited chemical used/stored. Open bait station used.

Data sourced from NYC Dept. of Health and Mental Hygiene · Official record →