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American · Midtown-Times Square
PERSHING SQUARE CAFE health grade & inspection history
90 EAST 42 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10017
5 latest violation-point score
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Apr 21, 2026). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Apr 21, 2026; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Apr 21, 2026Inspection date
2Violations recorded
0Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 09E
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
- 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
PERSHING SQUARE CAFE inspection history
12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2026 | A | 5 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Apr 21, 2026 | — | — | 3 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection |
| Aug 7, 2025 | — | — | 1 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection |
| Jan 29, 2025 | B | 17 | 4 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Jan 29, 2025 | — | — | 0 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection |
| Jul 30, 2024 | — | 26 | 5 | 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.
- 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.
- 04NRecorded 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.
- 08ARecorded in 2 inspections
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 08CRecorded in 2 inspections
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Official location
PERSHING SQUARE CAFE on the map
Common questions
PERSHING SQUARE CAFE inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for PERSHING SQUARE CAFE?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Apr 21, 2026. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 5 violation points.
When was PERSHING SQUARE CAFE last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Apr 21, 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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