FEB 12
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
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
DEC 30
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 2 CRITICAL
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
AUG 1
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
MAR 22
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 2 CRITICAL
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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 2026-07-05. EatOrBeat reports records and does not rate restaurants. Official record →
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