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American · Manhattan, Manhattan

Cafe 53

1301 Ave Of Th Amer, Manhattan · 2123507441

A NYC grade
68 Clean Score
13 Inspection score
Apr 2, 2025 Last inspection

Currently on the watch list — recent inspection flagged elevated risk.

Most recent inspection

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Inspection history

Apr 2, 2025 · Grade A · Score 13

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

  • 06F — Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses. (critical)
  • 09C — Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained. (critical)
  • 06C — 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. (critical)
Mar 28, 2024 · Grade A · Score 13

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

  • 02B — Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. (critical)
  • 06C — 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. (critical)
May 26, 2023 · Grade N/A · Score 26

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

  • 02B — Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. (critical)
  • 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. (critical)
  • 08A — Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. (critical)
  • 06D — Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. (critical)
  • 04N — 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. (critical)
  • 04L — Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. (critical)
Apr 18, 2022 · Grade A · Score 13

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

  • 02B — Hot food item not held at or above 140º F. (critical)
  • 08C — Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. Prohibited chemical used/stored. Open bait station used. (critical)
  • 10F — Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit. (critical)

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