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NEROLAB CAFE health grade & inspection history

725 5 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10022

34 latest violation-point score

Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Feb 14, 2025). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Jul 8, 2026; lower is better.

Latest NYC health inspection

Health inspection snapshot

Jul 8, 2026Inspection date
6Violations recorded
4Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

Inspection details

Latest health code violations

  • 02B
    Critical violation

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

  • 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.

  • 04E
    Critical violation

    Toxic chemical or pesticide improperly stored or used such that food contamination may occur.

  • 06D
    Critical violation

    Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

  • 09B

    Thawing procedure improper.

  • 10H

    Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

Score trend

NEROLAB CAFE inspection history

22 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.

DateGradeScoreViolationsInspection
Jul 8, 2026346Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Jul 8, 20261Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Feb 14, 2025A123Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Oct 7, 2024172Cycle 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.

  • 02G
    Recorded 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

NEROLAB CAFE on the map

Common questions

NEROLAB CAFE inspection FAQ

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

The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Feb 14, 2025. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 34 violation points.

When was NEROLAB CAFE last inspected?

The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Jul 8, 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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