CAFE SELECT in SoHo Little Italy Hudson Square
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Aug 18, 2025
📍 212 LAFAYETTE STREET, Manhattan, NY 10012 ·
🍽️ Eastern European
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🚇 Canal Street, Prince Street, Spring Street
Overview
Cafe Select in SoHo has been subject to 2 emergency closures by NYC DOHMH inspectors since 2022. The restaurant currently holds a Grade A with a score of 13, though its inspection history includes 1 Grade C result across 7 total inspections dating back to 2022.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
2
Grade A Inspections
CAFE SELECT in SoHo Little Italy Hudson Square: Emergency Closures (2)
CAFE SELECT in SoHo Little Italy Hudson Square: Full Inspection History (7 records)
GRADE A
Aug 18, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
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.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pes...
Nov 12, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 23
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.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided wher...
GRADE A
Feb 27, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 7
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.
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination d...
Feb 16, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 19
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or no...
GRADE C
Sep 22, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 12
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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 flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phori...
🚫 CLOSURE
Sep 14, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 0
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 facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or accept...
🚫 CLOSURE
Sep 14, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 0
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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 flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phori...
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CAFE SELECT in SoHo Little Italy Hudson Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was CAFE SELECT last inspected?
- CAFE SELECT was last inspected on August 18, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is CAFE SELECT's current health grade?
- CAFE SELECT currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has CAFE SELECT been closed by NYC Health?
- CAFE SELECT 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 SELECT had?
- CAFE SELECT has 7 health inspections on record from September 2022 through August 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at CAFE SELECT?
- The worst inspection score recorded at CAFE SELECT was 23 points on November 12, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.