NYC DOHMH · CAMIS 41636931 · Sandwiches
GOTHAM CAFE
1298 2 AVENUE Manhattan 100652127170457
“A downtown sandwich counter whose latest inspection drew a grade C and evidence of mice, breaking a prior run of A scores.”
Why this score
- −Most recent inspection: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- −13 critical violations on file, weighted by how recent
- −5 violations cited more than once
Each entry below is one inspection visit. Violations marked critical are public health risks; everything else is a general code citation.
- May 18, 202640CCycle Inspection / Re-inspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 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.
- 10FNon-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.
- 03IcriticalJuice packaged on premises with no or incomplete label, no warning statement
- 08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 02GcriticalCold 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.
- 04LcriticalEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 06DcriticalFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
4 critical citations this visit - Mar 28, 202629Cycle Inspection / Initial InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 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.
- 10EAccurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
- 06CcriticalFood, 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.
- 04LcriticalEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 06FcriticalWiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
- 08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 06DcriticalFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
4 critical citations this visit - Aug 26, 202513ACycle Inspection / Re-inspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 10FNon-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.
- 06CcriticalFood, 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.
- 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.
1 critical citation this visit - Apr 3, 202526Cycle Inspection / Initial InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 04NcriticalFilth 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.
- 03IcriticalJuice packaged on premises with no or incomplete label, no warning statement
- 02GcriticalCold 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.
3 critical citations this visit - Feb 28, 202413ACycle Inspection / Re-inspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 08BGarbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.
- 10FNon-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.
- 06EcriticalSanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
- 10AToilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
1 critical citation this visit
Location40.7664, -73.9601
Grade key · NYC DOHMH
- ATop marksscore 0–13
- BSome violationsscore 14–27
- CMultiple violationsscore 28+
- ZPending re-inspectionborderline
- NNot yet gradedfirst inspection
- —No grade postedawaiting card