Coffee/Tea · Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square
CAFE MADISON
51 MADISON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10010
A
American · Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square
MADISON SQUARE health grade & inspection history
51 MADISON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10010
6 latest violation-point score
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Jul 1, 2025). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Jul 1, 2025; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Jul 1, 2025Inspection date
3Violations recorded
0Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 09C
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
- 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.
- 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
MADISON SQUARE inspection history
5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2025 | A | 6 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Dec 4, 2023 | A | 11 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Aug 24, 2022 | A | 9 | 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.
- 10BRecorded 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.
- 09CRecorded in 2 inspections
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
- 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.
- 06DRecorded in 2 inspections
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Official location
MADISON SQUARE on the map
Common questions
MADISON SQUARE inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for MADISON SQUARE?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Jul 1, 2025. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 6 violation points.
When was MADISON SQUARE last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Jul 1, 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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