Ocafe

NYC Health Dept

482 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS · MANHATTAN, NEW YORK CITY

Graded A, 13 points (Jan 2026). Pest Activity cited on 3 of the last 3 inspections.

7 inspections on record since 2023 · Last inspected Jan 2026 · 11 critical violations in the last 12 months.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2026

Inspection history

JAN 21

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Not Critical Food Temperature

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

Not Critical Pest Activity

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

Critical Pest Activity

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

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

NOV 12

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

Critical Sanitation

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

Critical Sanitation

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

Critical Other

Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.

Not Critical Pest Activity

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

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

OCT 3

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernai

Critical Other

Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.

Critical Sanitation

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

Critical Food Storage & Handling

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.

APR 23

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Not Critical Sanitation

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 Pest Activity

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

OCT 30

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Not Critical Chemical 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.

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OCT 30

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 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.

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.

Not Critical Plumbing & Waste

Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.

OCT 30

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Not Critical Other

Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-compostable plastic straws.

Public inspection records from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Records current as of 2026-09-06. EatOrBeat reports records and does not rate restaurants. Official record →

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