CAFE 53 in Manhattan
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Apr 2, 2025
📍 1301 AVE OF TH AMER, Manhattan, NY ·
🍽️ American
Overview
Cafe 53 on Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 13 points. Across 4 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received Grade A on all occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
4
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
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Grade A Inspections
CAFE 53 in Manhattan: Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE A
Apr 2, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contami...
GRADE A
Mar 28, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
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.
Hot TCS food item not ...
May 26, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 26
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.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food ...
GRADE A
Apr 18, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Hot food item not held at or above 140º F.
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 under...
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CAFE 53 in Manhattan: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was CAFE 53 last inspected?
- CAFE 53 was last inspected on April 2, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is CAFE 53's current health grade?
- CAFE 53 currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has CAFE 53 had?
- CAFE 53 has 4 health inspections on record from April 2022 through April 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at CAFE 53?
- The worst inspection score recorded at CAFE 53 was 26 points on May 26, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has CAFE 53 ever received a Grade C?
- No. CAFE 53 has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.