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American · Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square
BONO'S CAFE health grade & inspection history
35 EAST 28 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10016
10 latest violation-point score
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Mar 31, 2026). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Mar 31, 2026; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Mar 31, 2026Inspection date
2Violations recorded
1Critical item
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 06CCritical violation
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.
- 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
BONO'S CAFE inspection history
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | A | 10 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Sep 10, 2025 | B | 17 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Jul 18, 2025 | — | 29 | 6 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Oct 12, 2023 | A | 7 | 1 | 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.
- 10FRecorded in 2 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 2 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.
Official location
BONO'S CAFE on the map
Common questions
BONO'S CAFE inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for BONO'S CAFE?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Mar 31, 2026. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 10 violation points.
When was BONO'S CAFE last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Mar 31, 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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