Inspection conducted Apr 8, 2025 · Data released by DOHMH Mar 5, 2026
GRADE B VIOLATIONS
Complete Cafe Gets Grade B After Inspection - Manhattan
Published March 6, 2026 5:48 PM
30 BROAD STREET, Manhattan, NY 10004 · Eastern European
23
Violation Score
A: 0-13 · B: 14-27 · C: 28+
Manhattan, NY — Complete Cafe, an Eastern European restaurant at 30 Broad Street in Manhattan's Financial District, received a Grade B with a score of 23 points following a health inspection conducted on April 8, 2025. The score places the restaurant near the upper boundary of the Grade B range, just four points below the Grade C threshold of 28.
The inspection was carried out by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH). Inspection data was released publicly on March 5, 2026.
What Inspectors Found
Inspectors identified one critical violation during the inspection:
- Hot TCS food not held at or above 140°F (Violation Code 02B): Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods — items such as cooked meats, dairy products, and prepared dishes — were found at temperatures below the required 140°F minimum for hot holding. When these foods fall below safe holding temperatures, they enter the "danger zone" between 41°F and 140°F, where harmful bacteria can multiply rapidly.
No non-critical violations were documented during this inspection cycle.
Food Safety Context
The temperature holding requirement is established under NYC Health Code Article 81 and aligns with the FDA Food Code, which mandates that hot TCS foods be maintained at 140°F or above to prevent bacterial growth. Common pathogens that thrive in the temperature danger zone include Salmonella, E. coli, and Clostridium perfringens, which can cause foodborne illness.
A single critical violation carrying a score of 23 points indicates that inspectors assessed the condition as a significant food safety concern. Under the DOHMH scoring system, critical violations related to temperature control can carry higher point values depending on the scope and severity observed at the time of inspection.
Inspection History
No prior inspection history is available in the DOHMH public database for Complete Cafe at this location. This may indicate that the April 2025 inspection was the establishment's initial cycle inspection, or that previous records are not reflected in the current dataset.
Without historical data for comparison, it is not possible to assess whether this score represents a pattern or an isolated occurrence. Future inspection results will provide additional context for evaluating the restaurant's food safety compliance over time.
Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades
New York City assigns letter grades to restaurants based on inspection scores under the DOHMH restaurant grading system:
- A (0–13 points): Minimal or no violations found
- B (14–27 points): Moderate violations identified
- C (28+ points): Significant violations documented
Complete Cafe's score of 23 falls in the upper portion of the Grade B range. For context, a score of 28 or higher would result in a Grade C designation.
Restaurants that receive a Grade B or C on an initial inspection are offered a re-inspection opportunity. Grades are posted at restaurant entrances as required by city law.
Consumers can look up inspection results for any New York City restaurant through the DOHMH online database or the NYC 311 system. Complete Cafe's full inspection record is available as public data through these resources.
More About This Restaurant
View the full inspection history for Complete Cafe including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.
Violations Documented — Apr 8, 2025
CRITICAL
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. (Code 06D)
CRITICAL
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. (Code 02B)
CRITICAL
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. (Code 06D)
CRITICAL
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. (Code 02B)
CRITICAL
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. (Code 06D)
Non-Critical
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. (Code 10B)
CRITICAL
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. (Code 06D)
Non-Critical
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. (Code 10B)
Non-Critical
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. (Code 10F)
CRITICAL
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. (Code 02B)
Non-Critical
Prohibited drink listed on children's meal menu (Code 16-11)
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. (Code 02G)
Non-Critical
Prohibited drink listed on children's meal menu (Code 16-11)
Non-Critical
Prohibited drink listed on children's meal menu (Code 16-11)
Non-Critical
Prohibited drink listed on children's meal menu (Code 16-11)
Non-Critical
Prohibited drink listed on children's meal menu (Code 16-11)
Non-Critical
Prohibited drink listed on children's meal menu (Code 16-11)
Non-Critical
Prohibited drink listed on children's meal menu (Code 16-11)
Non-Critical
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. (Code 10B)
Inspection History
| Date |
Score |
Grade |
Status |
| Apr 8, 2025 |
23 |
N
|
This inspection |
View full inspection history for Complete Cafe at 30 BROAD STREET, Manhattan →
Editorial Standards & Data Transparency
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection data from the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), released under the NYC Open Data program.
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI (Claude) to synthesize official inspection data into accessible reporting, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
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