BARNES & NOBLE CAFE in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square

Latest: GRADE A Last inspected Apr 4, 2025
📍 33 EAST 17 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10003  ·  🍽️ Coffee/Tea  ·  🚇 Union Square-14th Street, Astor Place
Overview

Barnes & Noble Cafe in Midtown South holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 6 points on its most recent inspection. Across 7 inspections since 2022, the cafe has received Grade A on 3 occasions with no emergency closures on record.

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Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
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Grade A Inspections

BARNES & NOBLE CAFE in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square: Full Inspection History (7 records)

GRADE A Apr 4, 2025 — Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 6
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. Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment...
Violations: 10F 10B
GRADE A Aug 15, 2024 — Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 11
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. Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment...
Violations: 10F 10B 06D
May 16, 2024 — Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 20
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. Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized aft...
Violations: 10B 06D 08A 10F 04L
GRADE B Oct 30, 2023 — Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 27
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. 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 foo...
Violations: 06D 02G 10F 04A 10B 19-07
Oct 30, 2023 — Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-compostable plastic straws.
Violations: 19-07
Jun 30, 2023 — Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 17
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. 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. Food contac...
Violations: 04L 10F 06D 08A
GRADE A Jun 15, 2022 — Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 3
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Violations: 10F
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BARNES & NOBLE CAFE in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square: Frequently Asked Questions

When was BARNES & NOBLE CAFE last inspected?
BARNES & NOBLE CAFE was last inspected on April 4, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 6 points.
What is BARNES & NOBLE CAFE's current health grade?
BARNES & NOBLE CAFE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
How many health inspections has BARNES & NOBLE CAFE had?
BARNES & NOBLE CAFE has 7 health inspections on record from June 2022 through April 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions. Grade B on 1 occasion.
What was the worst inspection score at BARNES & NOBLE CAFE?
The worst inspection score recorded at BARNES & NOBLE CAFE was 27 points on October 30, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
Has BARNES & NOBLE CAFE ever received a Grade C?
No. BARNES & NOBLE CAFE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.