CAFE ON 5TH, STERLING AFFAIR

Latest: GRADE A Feb 12, 2026

🍽️ Cuisine: American

📍 Neighborhood: East Harlem (South)

Address
1216 5 AVENUE
Manhattan, NY 10029
Cuisine Type
American
📞 2128227229
Inspection History
5 inspections
Grade A: 3
Permit
CAMIS #41600011
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026

Inspection History (5 most recent)

GRADE A Feb 12, 2026 - Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 7 points
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Dec 30, 2025 - Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 37 points
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area. Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
GRADE A Aug 1, 2024 - Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13 points
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 m...
GRADE A Mar 22, 2023 - Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12 points
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan. Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Jun 2, 2022 - Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 22 points
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 ...
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