Cafe on 5th, Sterling Affair

NYC Health Dept

1216 5 AVENUE · MANHATTAN, NEW YORK CITY

Graded A, 7 points (Feb 2026). Down from 13 points at the prior graded inspection.

4 inspections on record since 2023 · Last inspected Feb 2026 · 3 critical violations in the last 12 months.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS
4
VIOLATIONS
8
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
FEB 2026

Inspection history

FEB 12
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL
Critical Food Storage & Handling
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
DEC 30
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Food Storage & Handling
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
Critical Documentation & Training
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
AUG 1
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Not Critical Pest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Not Critical Plumbing & 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
MAR 22
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Critical Food Storage & Handling
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.

Public inspection records from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Records current as of 2026-09-06. EatOrBeat reports records and does not rate restaurants. Official record →

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