SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — NEW YORK CITY DOHMH

COLUMBUS CAFE.

BEAT. 66/100

556 COLUMBUS AVENUE · MANHATTAN, NEW YORK CITY

Last inspected April 22, 2026 · passed with conditions

11 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
4
0 passed · 4 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
18
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Jul 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 22
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
CRITICALOther
Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.
MINORPest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
CRITICALPest Activity
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
FEB 27
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
DEC 11
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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
CRITICALPest Activity
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
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
MINORPest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
MINORSanitation
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
JUL 9
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
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
CRITICALSanitation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
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
CRITICALPest Activity
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
CRITICALPest Activity
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
MINORPest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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

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

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