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American · Midtown-Times Square
NEW YORK TIMES CAFE health grade & inspection history
620 8 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10018
9 latest violation-point score
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Jun 9, 2026). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Jun 9, 2026; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Jun 9, 2026Inspection date
3Violations recorded
2Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 06DCritical violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 09ACritical violation
Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled DO NOT USE
- 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
NEW YORK TIMES CAFE inspection history
4 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.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2026 | A | 9 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Feb 12, 2025 | A | 5 | 1 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Sep 10, 2024 | — | 22 | 4 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Jun 12, 2023 | A | 10 | 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Official location
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Common questions
NEW YORK TIMES CAFE inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for NEW YORK TIMES CAFE?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Jun 9, 2026. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 9 violation points.
When was NEW YORK TIMES CAFE last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Jun 9, 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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