BARNES & NOBLE CAFE in Midtown Times Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Oct 8, 2025
📍 555 5 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10017 ·
🍽️ Coffee/Tea
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🚇 Times Square-42nd Street, Grand Central-42nd Street
Overview
Barnes & Noble Cafe in Midtown Times Square holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 8 points on its most recent inspection in 2025. All 3 inspections on record since 2023 have resulted in Grade A, with no emergency closures.
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Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
BARNES & NOBLE CAFE in Midtown Times Square: Full Inspection History (3 records)
GRADE A
Oct 8, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 8
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, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination du...
GRADE A
May 8, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 5
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.
Violations:
10B
GRADE A
Mar 24, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 2
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
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BARNES & NOBLE CAFE in Midtown Times Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was BARNES & NOBLE CAFE last inspected?
- BARNES & NOBLE CAFE was last inspected on October 8, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 8 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 3 health inspections on record from March 2023 through October 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at BARNES & NOBLE CAFE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at BARNES & NOBLE CAFE was 8 points on October 8, 2025. 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.