MAR 18
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — NEW YORK CITY DOHMH
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METRO CAFE.
YOUR CALL. 72/100
297 7 AVENUE · MANHATTAN, NEW YORK CITY
Last inspected March 18, 2026 · passed with conditions
0 of 7 inspections passed, 7 passed with conditions. 11 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
0 passed · 7 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
22
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Apr 2024
INSPECTION HISTORY
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
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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
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 182026PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
MAR 18
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
APR 302025PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
APR 30
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
DEC 22024PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 2
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
DEC 22024PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
DEC 2
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
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JUL 222024PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 22
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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
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
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
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
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
APR 22024PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 2
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
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
Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) food not cooked to required minimum internal temperature. • Poultry, poultry parts, ground and comminuted poultry, all stuffing containing poultry, meats, f
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Data sourced from NYC Dept. of Health and Mental Hygiene · Official record →