COSMIC CAT CAFE.

NYC Health Dept

170 EAST 2 STREET · MANHATTAN, NEW YORK CITY

Closed by NYC Health Dept, Feb 2026. Reopened Feb 2026.

7 inspections on record since 2024 · Last inspected Feb 2026 · 8 critical violations in the last 12 months · closure on record Feb 2026.

CLOSURE ON RECORD

Closed by NYC Health Dept on February 9, 2026. Reopened February 9, 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
7
VIOLATIONS
19
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
FEB 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 9
2026
FAIL 8 violations 6 CRITICAL
Critical Sanitation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Critical Sanitation
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
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
Critical Documentation & Training
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Critical Employee Hygiene
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand
Critical Food Storage & Handling
Food preparation area, food storage area, or other area used by employees or patrons, contaminated by sewage or liquid waste.
Critical Food 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
Not Critical Sanitation
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
FEB 9
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations
Not Critical Other
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Not Critical Other
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
DEC 16
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Sanitation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Not Critical Sanitation
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
Critical Documentation & Training
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
SEP 5
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
SEP 5
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation
Not Critical Other
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
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MAR 5
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL
Not Critical Plumbing & Waste
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
Critical Sanitation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Critical Documentation & Training
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
MAR 5
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation
Not Critical Other
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted

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