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American · Midtown-Times Square
THE PLEAT CAFE AND BAR health grade & inspection history
4 WEST 37 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10018
13 latest violation-point score
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Mar 31, 2026). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Mar 31, 2026; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Mar 31, 2026Inspection date
4Violations recorded
1Critical item
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 04HCritical violation
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
- 09C
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
- 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
THE PLEAT CAFE AND BAR inspection history
1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | A | 13 | 4 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Nov 29, 2024 | A | 12 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Jul 27, 2023 | A | 7 | 1 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection |
| Jul 13, 2023 | — | 28 | 4 | Pre-permit (Operational) / 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.
- 06CRecorded in 2 inspections
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
- 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
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Common questions
THE PLEAT CAFE AND BAR inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for THE PLEAT CAFE AND BAR?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Mar 31, 2026. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 13 violation points.
When was THE PLEAT CAFE AND BAR last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Mar 31, 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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