BARNES & NOBLE CAFE in Upper West Side (Central)
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jun 22, 2026
📍 2289 BROADWAY, Manhattan, NY 10024 ·
🍽️ Coffee/Tea
Overview
Barnes & Noble Cafe on the Upper West Side holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with an inspection score of 10 points. Across 4 inspections since 2022, the cafe has received Grade A on all 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 Upper West Side (Central): Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
Jun 22, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Food, 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.
Violations:
06C
GRADE A
Dec 23, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
GRADE A
Apr 18, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 8
Food, 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.
Non-food contact surfa...
Oct 12, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 21
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.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, i...
GRADE A
Mar 8, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 7
Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.
Violations:
02G
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BARNES & NOBLE CAFE in Upper West Side (Central): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was BARNES & NOBLE CAFE last inspected?
- BARNES & NOBLE CAFE was last inspected on June 22, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 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 5 health inspections on record from March 2022 through June 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 4 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at BARNES & NOBLE CAFE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at BARNES & NOBLE CAFE was 21 points on October 12, 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.