DUAA'S CAFE in Washington Heights (South)
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Sep 3, 2025
📍 500 WEST 162 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10032 ·
🍽️ Coffee/Tea
Overview
Duaa's Cafe in Washington Heights holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 5 points on its most recent inspection. The coffee shop has completed 5 inspections since 2023, earning Grade A on 2 occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
DUAA'S CAFE in Washington Heights (South): Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
Sep 3, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 5
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to ...
GRADE A
Dec 5, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 7
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Violations:
04H
Feb 1, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 23
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
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 ...
Feb 14, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 14
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Failur...
Feb 14, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Violations:
20-08
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DUAA'S CAFE in Washington Heights (South): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was DUAA'S CAFE last inspected?
- DUAA'S CAFE was last inspected on September 3, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 5 points.
- What is DUAA'S CAFE's current health grade?
- DUAA'S CAFE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has DUAA'S CAFE had?
- DUAA'S CAFE has 5 health inspections on record from February 2023 through September 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at DUAA'S CAFE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at DUAA'S CAFE was 23 points on February 1, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has DUAA'S CAFE ever received a Grade C?
- No. DUAA'S CAFE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.