CAFE PARADISO in Upper West Side Lincoln Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Mar 25, 2026
📍 144 WEST 65 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10023 ·
🍽️ Italian
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🚇 Columbus Circle-59th Street
Overview
Cafe Paradiso on the Upper West Side holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 7 points on its most recent inspection. Across 7 inspections between 2023 and 2026, the restaurant has received Grade A on all occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
CAFE PARADISO in Upper West Side Lincoln Square: Full Inspection History (7 records)
GRADE A
Mar 25, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 7
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Violations:
02B
Jan 30, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 32
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Violations:
10G
Jan 30, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Violations:
20-08
GRADE A
Jul 22, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 2
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.
Violations:
10F
Jun 26, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 44
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Evidence of...
GRADE A
Oct 4, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 9
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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.
Jul 31, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 29
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.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable mate...
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CAFE PARADISO in Upper West Side Lincoln Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was CAFE PARADISO last inspected?
- CAFE PARADISO was last inspected on March 25, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 7 points.
- What is CAFE PARADISO's current health grade?
- CAFE PARADISO currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has CAFE PARADISO had?
- CAFE PARADISO has 7 health inspections on record from July 2023 through March 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at CAFE PARADISO?
- The worst inspection score recorded at CAFE PARADISO was 44 points on June 26, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has CAFE PARADISO ever received a Grade C?
- No. CAFE PARADISO has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.