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NYC DOHMH · CAMIS 50003434 · American

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38 EAST 98 STREET Manhattan 100292128311754
A Manhattan all-day café whose inspection file trends the wrong way, culminating in a 65-point C citing temperature abuse and a live animal on premises.
Why this score
  • Most recent inspection: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
  • 22 critical violations on file, weighted by how recent
  • 6 violations cited more than once
How scoring works →

Each entry below is one inspection visit. Violations marked critical are public health risks; everything else is a general code citation.

  1. May 6, 2026
    65
    C
    Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
    Violations were cited in the following area(s).
    • 06D
      critical
      Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
    • 02B
      critical
      Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
    • 05D
      critical
      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.
    • 04O
      critical
      Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 02G
      critical
      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.
    • 06C
      critical
      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.
    • 05F
      critical
      Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures
    7 critical citations this visit
  2. Mar 23, 2026
    27
    Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
    Violations were cited in the following area(s).
    • 04A
      critical
      Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
    • 04H
      critical
      Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
    • 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.
    • 02B
      critical
      Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
    3 critical citations this visit
  3. Jan 28, 2025
    13
    A
    Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
    Violations were cited in the following area(s).
    • 06C
      critical
      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.
    • 02B
      critical
      Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
    2 critical citations this visit
  4. Dec 30, 2024
    Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
    Violations were cited in the following area(s).
    • 20-04
      “Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
  5. Dec 30, 2024
    31
    Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
    Violations were cited in the following area(s).
    • 09C
      Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
    • 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.
    • 02B
      critical
      Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
    • 10E
      Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
    • 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.
    • 05D
      critical
      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.
    2 critical citations this visit
  6. Apr 2, 2024
    23
    B
    Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
    Violations were cited in the following area(s).
    • 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.
    • 04O
      critical
      Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.
    • 04J
      critical
      Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
    • 06C
      critical
      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.
    • 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.
    3 critical citations this visit
  7. Apr 2, 2024
    Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
    Violations were cited in the following area(s).
    • 28-03
      Lighting fixture located over, by or within food storage, preparation, service or display facility, and facility where utensils and equipment are cleaned and stored, which may shatter due to extreme heat, temperature changes or accidental contact; not fitted with shatterproof bulb or shielded and encased, with end caps or other device.
    • 20-01
      Allergen or intolerance notice not translated into common language when required
    • 20-04
      “Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
    • 20-08
      Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
  8. Jun 2, 2023
    34
    Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
    Violations were cited in the following area(s).
    • 04K
      critical
      Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
    • 08A
      Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
    • 04O
      critical
      Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.
    • 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.
    • 04A
      critical
      Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
    • 04J
      critical
      Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
    • 04N
      critical
      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.
    5 critical citations this visit
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Grade key · NYC DOHMH
  • A
    Top marks
    score 0–13
  • B
    Some violations
    score 14–27
  • C
    Multiple violations
    score 28+
  • Z
    Pending re-inspection
    borderline
  • N
    Not yet graded
    first inspection
  • No grade posted
    awaiting card
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