A

American · Midtown-Times Square

ARCH CAFE health grade & inspection history

550 MADISON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10022

16 latest violation-point score

Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Mar 7, 2024). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Feb 19, 2026; lower is better.

Latest NYC health inspection

Health inspection snapshot

Feb 19, 2026Inspection date
3Violations recorded
2Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

Inspection details

Latest health code violations

  • 02B
    Critical violation

    Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

  • 02G
    Critical violation

    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 during active necessary preparation.

  • 09E

    Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

Score trend

ARCH CAFE inspection history

14 more 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.

DateGradeScoreViolationsInspection
Jul 11, 202600Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
Jul 4, 202600Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
Jun 21, 202600Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
Feb 19, 2026163Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Oct 18, 202500Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
Mar 7, 2024A21Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

Official location

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Common questions

ARCH CAFE inspection FAQ

What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for ARCH CAFE?

The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Mar 7, 2024. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 16 violation points.

When was ARCH CAFE last inspected?

The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Feb 19, 2026.

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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