Middle Eastern · Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square
CAFE ZAFFRI
16 EAST 16 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10003
New American · Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square
10 EAST 16 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10003
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: B (Apr 15, 2025). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Apr 15, 2025; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Inspection details
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
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
7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2025 | B | 27 | 6 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection |
| Feb 25, 2025 | — | 34 | 7 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection |
Repeat patterns
Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
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Common questions
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is B, dated Apr 15, 2025. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 27 violation points.
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Apr 15, 2025.
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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