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American · Midtown-Times Square
CAFE 2 health grade & inspection history
11 WEST 53 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10019
11 latest violation-point score
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Jun 25, 2025). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Jun 25, 2025; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Jun 25, 2025Inspection 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.
- 10B
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.
Score trend
CAFE 2 inspection history
1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2025 | A | 11 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Apr 2, 2024 | A | 12 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Jun 2, 2023 | — | 20 | 3 | 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.
- 02GRecorded in 2 inspections
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.
Official location
CAFE 2 on the map
Common questions
CAFE 2 inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for CAFE 2?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Jun 25, 2025. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 11 violation points.
When was CAFE 2 last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Jun 25, 2025.
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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