SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — NEW YORK CITY DOHMH

LAUGHING MAN CAFE.

YOUR CALL. 77/100

184 DUANE STREET · MANHATTAN, NEW YORK CITY

Last inspected May 17, 2025 · passed

1 of 6 inspections passed, 5 passed with conditions. 11 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
1 passed · 5 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
17
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Jan 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 17
2025
PASSED
0 violations
APR 24
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
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
MAR 13
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
MINORPest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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
CRITICALSanitation
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 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
CRITICALOther
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
JAN 31
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations4 CRITICAL
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
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
CRITICALSanitation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
MINORSanitation
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
CRITICALSanitation
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
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JAN 31
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.

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

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