CAFE 2 in Midtown Times Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jun 25, 2025
📍 11 WEST 53 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10019 ·
🍽️ American
Overview
Cafe 2 in Midtown Times Square holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with an inspection score of 11 points. Across 3 inspections between 2023 and 2025, the restaurant 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
CAFE 2 in Midtown Times Square: Full Inspection History (3 records)
GRADE A
Jun 25, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 11
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.
Anti-siphonage or back...
GRADE A
Apr 2, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
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.
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with p...
Jun 2, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 20
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.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Non-food contac...
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CAFE 2 in Midtown Times Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was CAFE 2 last inspected?
- CAFE 2 was last inspected on June 25, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 11 points.
- What is CAFE 2's current health grade?
- CAFE 2 currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has CAFE 2 had?
- CAFE 2 has 3 health inspections on record from June 2023 through June 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at CAFE 2?
- The worst inspection score recorded at CAFE 2 was 20 points on June 2, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has CAFE 2 ever received a Grade C?
- No. CAFE 2 has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.