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American · Midtown-Times Square
BLUE BOX CAFE health grade & inspection history
6 EAST 57 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10022
18 latest violation-point score
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Oct 7, 2024). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Apr 29, 2026; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Apr 29, 2026Inspection date
4Violations recorded
1Critical item
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 04NCritical violation
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
- 08A
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 08B
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.
- 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
BLUE BOX CAFE inspection history
10 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.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2026 | — | 18 | 4 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Oct 7, 2024 | A | 8 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| May 4, 2023 | A | 5 | 2 | Pre-permit (Operational) / 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.
- 10FRecorded in 3 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.
Official location
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Common questions
BLUE BOX CAFE inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for BLUE BOX CAFE?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Oct 7, 2024. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 18 violation points.
When was BLUE BOX CAFE last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Apr 29, 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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