New York City / Manhattan
Cafe 53
1301 AVE OF TH AMER
American
2123507441
AScore: 13
Last inspected: April 2, 2025
Score Trajectory
Lower score = better. Dots colored by grade.
Inspection History
April 2, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 13
06CFood, 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.
06FWiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
09CDesign, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
March 28, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 13
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
06CFood, 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.
May 26, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 26
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04NFilth 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.
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
10BAnti-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.
April 18, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 13
02BHot food item not held at or above 140º F.
08CPesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. Prohibited chemical used/stored. Open bait station used.
10FNon-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.