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American · Midtown-Times Square

TIMES DELI & CAFE health grade & inspection history

158 WEST 44 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10036

52 latest violation-point score

Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: C (May 27, 2026). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on May 27, 2026; lower is better.

Latest NYC health inspection

Health inspection snapshot

May 27, 2026Inspection date
8Violations recorded
6Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

Inspection details

Latest health code violations

  • 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.

  • 02H
    Critical violation

    After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.

  • 04L
    Critical violation

    Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

  • 05D
    Critical violation

    No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

  • 06C
    Critical violation

    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.

  • 06D
    Critical violation

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

  • 08A

    Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

  • 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

TIMES DELI & CAFE inspection history

29 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
May 27, 20261Trans Fat / Re-inspection
May 27, 2026C528Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Mar 31, 2026236Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Oct 22, 2024A102Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Jun 30, 2023A31Pre-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.

  • 10F
    Recorded in 3 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.

  • 04L
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

  • 06C
    Recorded 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.

  • 06D
    Recorded in 2 inspections

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

  • 08A
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

Official location

TIMES DELI & CAFE on the map

Common questions

TIMES DELI & CAFE inspection FAQ

What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for TIMES DELI & CAFE?

The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is C, dated May 27, 2026. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 52 violation points.

When was TIMES DELI & CAFE last inspected?

The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated May 27, 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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