ARTISAN CAFE in Upper West Side (Central)
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected May 6, 2025
📍 608A AMSTERDAM AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10024 ·
🍽️ Coffee/Tea
Overview
Artisan Cafe on the Upper West Side holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 10 points on its most recent inspection. Across 6 inspections since 2022, the cafe has received Grade A on all occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
ARTISAN CAFE in Upper West Side (Central): Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE A
May 6, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 10
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.
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possibl...
Apr 16, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Cold TCS ...
Apr 16, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 19
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.
Violations:
02G
GRADE A
Feb 1, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility...
GRADE A
Aug 3, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 5
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.
Violations:
10F
Jul 5, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 0
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
Written Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) approved by the Department for refillable, ...
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ARTISAN CAFE in Upper West Side (Central): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was ARTISAN CAFE last inspected?
- ARTISAN CAFE was last inspected on May 6, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 10 points.
- What is ARTISAN CAFE's current health grade?
- ARTISAN CAFE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has ARTISAN CAFE had?
- ARTISAN CAFE has 6 health inspections on record from July 2022 through May 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at ARTISAN CAFE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at ARTISAN CAFE was 19 points on April 16, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has ARTISAN CAFE ever received a Grade C?
- No. ARTISAN CAFE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.