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SWEET CATS ARCADE health grade & inspection history
21 EAST 17 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10003
19 latest violation-point score
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: B (Oct 8, 2025). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Oct 8, 2025; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Oct 8, 2025Inspection date
3Violations recorded
2Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 02BCritical violation
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 04ACritical violation
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
- 10D
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
Score trend
SWEET CATS ARCADE inspection history
6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 27, 2026 | — | — | 1 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection |
| Oct 8, 2025 | B | 19 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Jun 26, 2025 | — | 25 | 4 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Mar 26, 2025 | — | 2 | 1 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection |
| Mar 25, 2025 | — | 28 | 1 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection |
| Mar 12, 2025 | — | 125 | 12 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection |
| Mar 12, 2025 | — | — | 2 | Administrative Miscellaneous / 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.
- 04ARecorded in 2 inspections
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
- 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.
- 10BRecorded in 2 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.
- 05HRecorded in 2 inspections
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
Official location
SWEET CATS ARCADE on the map
Common questions
SWEET CATS ARCADE inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for SWEET CATS ARCADE?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is B, dated Oct 8, 2025. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 19 violation points.
When was SWEET CATS ARCADE last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Oct 8, 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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