CAFE AT SAKS FIFTH AVENUE in Midtown Times Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Apr 16, 2026
📍 611 5 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10022 ·
🍽️ Coffee/Tea
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🚇 Grand Central-42nd Street
Overview
Café at Saks Fifth Avenue in Midtown Times Square holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 11 points. Across 5 inspections since 2021, the restaurant has received Grade A on 3 occasions and has no emergency closures on record.
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Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
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Grade A Inspections
CAFE AT SAKS FIFTH AVENUE in Midtown Times Square: Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE A
Apr 16, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 7
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Violations:
04H
GRADE A
Oct 22, 2024
— 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.
Non-food contact surfa...
GRADE A
May 3, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
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...
Mar 8, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Score: 2
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
GRADE A
Nov 29, 2021
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 5
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
Violations:
04L
Nov 17, 2021
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 44
Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
Violations:
08A
CAFE AT SAKS FIFTH AVENUE in Midtown Times Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was CAFE AT SAKS FIFTH AVENUE last inspected?
- CAFE AT SAKS FIFTH AVENUE was last inspected on April 16, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 7 points.
- What is CAFE AT SAKS FIFTH AVENUE's current health grade?
- CAFE AT SAKS FIFTH AVENUE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has CAFE AT SAKS FIFTH AVENUE had?
- CAFE AT SAKS FIFTH AVENUE has 6 health inspections on record from November 2021 through April 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 4 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at CAFE AT SAKS FIFTH AVENUE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at CAFE AT SAKS FIFTH AVENUE was 44 points on November 17, 2021. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has CAFE AT SAKS FIFTH AVENUE ever received a Grade C?
- No. CAFE AT SAKS FIFTH AVENUE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.