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Latin American · Midtown-Times Square

CAFE NUNEZ health grade & inspection history

240 WEST 35 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10001

12 latest violation-point score

Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Nov 21, 2025). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Nov 21, 2025; lower is better.

Latest NYC health inspection

Health inspection snapshot

Nov 21, 2025Inspection date
3Violations recorded
1Critical item
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

Inspection details

Latest health code violations

  • 02G
    Critical violation

    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.

  • 09A

    Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled DO NOT USE

  • 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

CAFE NUNEZ inspection history

42 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.

DateGradeScoreViolationsInspection
Nov 21, 2025A123Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Oct 6, 2025548Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Oct 6, 20251Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Jul 24, 2025C294Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
May 20, 20251Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection
May 20, 20255510Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
May 20, 20251Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Oct 16, 2023A82Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Jan 27, 2023205Cycle 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.

  • 10F
    Recorded 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.

  • 02G
    Recorded in 4 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.

  • 08A
    Recorded in 3 inspections

    Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

  • 10B
    Recorded in 3 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.

  • 04N
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    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.

  • 05D
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

  • 06C
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    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.

  • 02B
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

Official location

CAFE NUNEZ on the map

Common questions

CAFE NUNEZ inspection FAQ

What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for CAFE NUNEZ?

The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Nov 21, 2025. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 12 violation points.

When was CAFE NUNEZ last inspected?

The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Nov 21, 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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