B
American · Midtown-Times Square
a.CAFE / a. LOUNGE health grade & inspection history
42 WEST 58 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10019
19 latest violation-point score
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: B (Sep 12, 2025). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Sep 12, 2025; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Sep 12, 2025Inspection date
5Violations recorded
2Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 04LCritical violation
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 06DCritical violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 08A
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 10B
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 liquid waste improperly disposed of.
- 10F
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 underneath the unit.
Score trend
a.CAFE / a. LOUNGE inspection history
16 fewer inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2025 | B | 19 | 5 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Aug 11, 2025 | — | 35 | 7 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Aug 11, 2025 | — | — | 1 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection |
| Aug 13, 2024 | — | 22 | 4 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Apr 7, 2023 | — | 22 | 4 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
Repeat patterns
Recurring violation codes
Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.
- 06DRecorded in 4 inspections
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 10FRecorded in 4 inspections
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 underneath the unit.
- 04LRecorded in 2 inspections
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 08ARecorded in 2 inspections
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 04HRecorded in 2 inspections
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Official location
a.CAFE / a. LOUNGE on the map
Common questions
a.CAFE / a. LOUNGE inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for a.CAFE / a. LOUNGE?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is B, dated Sep 12, 2025. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 19 violation points.
When was a.CAFE / a. LOUNGE last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Sep 12, 2025.
Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?
Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.
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