CAFE HABANA, CAFE HABANA TO GO in Manhattan
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Mar 11, 2020
📍 17 PRINCE STREET, Manhattan, NY 10012 ·
🍽️ Latin American
Overview
Cafe Habana in Nolita holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 9 points on its most recent inspection. Despite 2 emergency closures between 2017 and 2020, the restaurant has earned Grade A on 5 of its 15 inspections and has maintained its current Grade A status.
15
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
5
Grade A Inspections
CAFE HABANA, CAFE HABANA TO GO in Manhattan: Emergency Closures (2)
CAFE HABANA, CAFE HABANA TO GO in Manhattan: Full Inspection History (15 records)
GRADE A
Mar 11, 2020
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 9
Accurate thermometer not provided in refrigerated or hot holding equipment.
Violations:
10E
Jan 24, 2020
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
Hot food item not held at or above 140º F.
Aug 24, 2019
— Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
Score: 0
GRADE A
Jul 30, 2019
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 9
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
Jul 3, 2019
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 23
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Violations:
06D
Jun 1, 2019
— Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial 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
Feb 25, 2019
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Hot food item not held at or above 140º F.
Violations:
02B
Feb 13, 2019
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 19
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
Violations:
04L
Aug 25, 2018
— Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
Score: 0
GRADE A
Feb 7, 2018
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 11
Wiping cloths soiled or not stored in sanitizing solution.
Violations:
06F
GRADE A
Aug 11, 2017
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.
Violations:
10B
✅ REOPENED
Jul 7, 2017
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 2
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.
Violations:
10B
🚫 CLOSURE
Jul 6, 2017
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 16
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (FRSA) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. Filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. Food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and Phorid flies.
Violations:
04N
🚫 CLOSURE
Jun 30, 2017
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 20
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Violations:
06D
Jun 30, 2017
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade sign not posted.
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
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CAFE HABANA, CAFE HABANA TO GO in Manhattan: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was CAFE HABANA, CAFE HABANA TO GO last inspected?
- CAFE HABANA, CAFE HABANA TO GO was last inspected on March 11, 2020 (Grade A). The inspection score was 9 points.
- What is CAFE HABANA, CAFE HABANA TO GO's current health grade?
- CAFE HABANA, CAFE HABANA TO GO currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has CAFE HABANA, CAFE HABANA TO GO been closed by NYC Health?
- CAFE HABANA, CAFE HABANA TO GO has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has CAFE HABANA, CAFE HABANA TO GO had?
- CAFE HABANA, CAFE HABANA TO GO has 15 health inspections on record from June 2017 through March 2020. The restaurant received Grade A on 5 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at CAFE HABANA, CAFE HABANA TO GO?
- The worst inspection score recorded at CAFE HABANA, CAFE HABANA TO GO was 23 points on July 3, 2019. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.