DURAR CAFE in Upper West Side Manhattan Valley
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Mar 23, 2026
📍 996 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10025
Overview
Durar Cafe in Manhattan Valley currently holds a Grade Z from NYC DOHMH, based on an inspection score of 20 points. The coffee shop has 14 inspections on record in 2026 with no emergency closures documented.
14
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
DURAR CAFE in Upper West Side Manhattan Valley: Full Inspection History (14 records)
GRADE Z
Mar 23, 2026
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 20
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Violations:
06E
Mar 23, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or st...
Feb 2, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, sp...
GRADE N
Feb 2, 2026
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 31
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor o...
Feb 2, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Violations:
20-08
GRADE N
Feb 2, 2026
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 31
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 in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
Violations:
06C
Feb 2, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusabl...
GRADE N
Feb 2, 2026
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 31
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.
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Wiping cloths not s...
Feb 2, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods du...
GRADE N
Feb 2, 2026
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 31
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
Feb 2, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusabl...
GRADE N
Feb 2, 2026
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 31
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Violations:
04A
Feb 2, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
GRADE N
Feb 2, 2026
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 31
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
Violations:
09E
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DURAR CAFE in Upper West Side Manhattan Valley: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was DURAR CAFE last inspected?
- DURAR CAFE was last inspected on March 23, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 20 points.
- What is DURAR CAFE's current health grade?
- DURAR CAFE currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many health inspections has DURAR CAFE had?
- DURAR CAFE has 14 health inspections on record from February 2026 through March 2026.
- What was the worst inspection score at DURAR CAFE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at DURAR CAFE was 31 points on February 2, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has DURAR CAFE ever received a Grade C?
- No. DURAR CAFE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.