a.CAFE / a. LOUNGE in Midtown Times Square
Latest: GRADE B
Last inspected Sep 12, 2025
📍 42 WEST 58 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10019 ·
🍽️ American
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🚇 Columbus Circle-59th Street, Lexington Ave-59th Street
Overview
a.CAFE / a.LOUNGE in Midtown Times Square currently holds a Grade B from NYC DOHMH, with an inspection score of 19 points. The restaurant has 5 inspections on record since 2023, with no emergency closures.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade B
Current Grade
a.CAFE / a. LOUNGE in Midtown Times Square: Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE B
Sep 12, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 19
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage dispo...
Aug 11, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 35
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced o...
Aug 11, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Violations:
20-08
Aug 13, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 22
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
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 re...
Apr 7, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 22
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, ...
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a.CAFE / a. LOUNGE in Midtown Times Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was a.CAFE / a. LOUNGE last inspected?
- a.CAFE / a. LOUNGE was last inspected on September 12, 2025 (Grade B). The inspection score was 19 points.
- What is a.CAFE / a. LOUNGE's current health grade?
- a.CAFE / a. LOUNGE currently holds a Grade B. Grade B indicates a score of 14–27 points. The restaurant must post the B grade and schedule a re-inspection.
- How many health inspections has a.CAFE / a. LOUNGE had?
- a.CAFE / a. LOUNGE has 5 health inspections on record from April 2023 through September 2025. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at a.CAFE / a. LOUNGE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at a.CAFE / a. LOUNGE was 35 points on August 11, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has a.CAFE / a. LOUNGE ever received a Grade C?
- No. a.CAFE / a. LOUNGE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.