SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — NEW YORK CITY DOHMH

CAFE PARADISO.

BEAT. 71/100

144 WEST 65 STREET · MANHATTAN, NEW YORK CITY

Last inspected March 25, 2026 · passed with conditions

12 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
7
0 passed · 7 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
24
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Jul 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 25
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
JAN 30
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
CRITICALOther
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
MINORSanitation
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 under
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
JAN 30
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
MINOROther
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
JUL 22
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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 under
JUN 26
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
MINORPest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
CRITICALSanitation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
CRITICALPest Activity
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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
CRITICALFood Temperature
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 dur
MINORSanitation
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 under
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OCT 4
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
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
JUL 31
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
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 dur
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
MINORSanitation
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 under
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
CRITICALFood Temperature
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or

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

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