CAFE HIMALAYA in East Village
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jun 25, 2026
📍 78 EAST 1 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10009 ·
🍽️ Asian/Asian Fusion
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🚇 Astor Place
Overview
Cafe Himalaya in the East Village holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 12 points on its most recent inspection. The restaurant has received Grade A on both of its prior inspections since 2023, with no emergency closures on record.
4
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
CAFE HIMALAYA in East Village: Full Inspection History (4 records)
Jun 25, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 28
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.
Violations:
06C
GRADE A
Sep 16, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Nov 7, 2024
— 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.
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from o...
GRADE A
Apr 11, 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.
Thawing procedure improper.
Non-food contact surface or equipme...
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CAFE HIMALAYA in East Village: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was CAFE HIMALAYA last inspected?
- CAFE HIMALAYA was last inspected on June 25, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 28 points.
- What is CAFE HIMALAYA's current health grade?
- CAFE HIMALAYA currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has CAFE HIMALAYA had?
- CAFE HIMALAYA has 4 health inspections on record from April 2023 through June 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at CAFE HIMALAYA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at CAFE HIMALAYA was 28 points on June 25, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has CAFE HIMALAYA ever received a Grade C?
- No. CAFE HIMALAYA has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.