LIFECAFE.

NYC Health Dept

605 WEST 42 STREET · MANHATTAN, NEW YORK CITY

Graded B, 25 points (Dec 2024). Pest Activity cited on 2 of the last 3 inspections.

4 inspections on record since 2024 · Last inspected May 2026 · 3 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 8

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

Not Critical Pest Activity

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

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 Pest Activity

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

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

MAY 8

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Not Critical Other

Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted

DEC 16

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Not Critical Other

Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or disp

Critical Documentation & Training

Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

Critical Pest Activity

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

Not Critical Pest Activity

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

JAN 11

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Storage & Handling

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.

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 Food Storage & Handling

Critical Documentation & Training

Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

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