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Coffee/Tea · Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square
BARNES & NOBLE CAFE health grade & inspection history
33 EAST 17 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10003
2 latest violation-point score
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Jul 21, 2026). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Jul 21, 2026; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Jul 21, 2026Inspection date
2Violations recorded
0Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 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.
- 28-06
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
Score trend
BARNES & NOBLE CAFE inspection history
4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | A | 2 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Jul 21, 2026 | — | — | 1 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection |
| Apr 4, 2025 | A | 6 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Aug 15, 2024 | A | 11 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| May 16, 2024 | — | 20 | 5 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Oct 30, 2023 | B | 27 | 5 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Oct 30, 2023 | — | — | 1 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-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.
- 10FRecorded in 5 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.
- 10BRecorded in 4 inspections
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.
- 06DRecorded in 3 inspections
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Official location
BARNES & NOBLE CAFE on the map
Common questions
BARNES & NOBLE CAFE inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for BARNES & NOBLE CAFE?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Jul 21, 2026. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 2 violation points.
When was BARNES & NOBLE CAFE last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Jul 21, 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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