MAY 16
2026
PASS · 0 violations
LAUGHING MAN CAFE.
NYC Health Dept
184 DUANE STREET · MANHATTAN, NEW YORK CITY
Graded A, 13 points (Apr 2025). Down from 27 points at the prior graded inspection.
5 inspections on record since 2023 · Last inspected May 2026.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
5
VIOLATIONS
10
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAY 2026
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAY 17
2025
PASS · 0 violations
APR 24
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 2 CRITICAL
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
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
MAR 13
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL
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
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
OCT 17
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 3 CRITICAL
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
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
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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