CAFE NUNEZ in Midtown Times Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Nov 21, 2025
📍 240 WEST 35 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10001 ·
🍽️ Latin American
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🚇 Times Square-42nd Street, Herald Square-34th Street, Penn Station-34th Street
Overview
Cafe Nunez in Midtown Times Square holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 12 points on its most recent inspection. Across 9 inspections since 2023, the restaurant has earned 2 Grade A results with no emergency closures on record, though it received one Grade C rating during this period.
9
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
CAFE NUNEZ in Midtown Times Square: Full Inspection History (9 records)
GRADE A
Nov 21, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; in...
Oct 6, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food se...
Oct 6, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 54
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.
Violations:
10B
GRADE C
Jul 24, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 35
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flie...
May 20, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 55
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.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. P...
May 20, 2025
— Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection
Flavored tobacco products sold, offered for sale
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.
No hand washing f...
May 20, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facilit...
GRADE A
Oct 16, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 8
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment...
Jan 27, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 20
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects o...
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CAFE NUNEZ in Midtown Times Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was CAFE NUNEZ last inspected?
- CAFE NUNEZ was last inspected on November 21, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is CAFE NUNEZ's current health grade?
- CAFE NUNEZ currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has CAFE NUNEZ had?
- CAFE NUNEZ has 9 health inspections on record from January 2023 through November 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at CAFE NUNEZ?
- The worst inspection score recorded at CAFE NUNEZ was 55 points on May 20, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has CAFE NUNEZ ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. CAFE NUNEZ has received a Grade C on 1 inspection. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.