GUAYUSA CAFE in Hamilton Heights Sugar Hill
⚠️ This facility has been closed 4 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Oct 1, 2025
📍 3450 BROADWAY, Manhattan, NY 10031 ·
🍽️ Coffee/Tea
Overview
Guayusa Cafe in Hamilton Heights has been closed by NYC DOHMH inspectors 4 times in 2025 across 6 total inspections. The restaurant currently holds a Grade Z, indicating it is not in compliance with New York City health code requirements and is not permitted to operate.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
4
Closures
GUAYUSA CAFE in Hamilton Heights Sugar Hill: Emergency Closures (4)
GUAYUSA CAFE in Hamilton Heights Sugar Hill: Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE Z
Oct 1, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 0
🚫 CLOSURE
Sep 24, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 28
Food contact surface, refillable, reusable containers, or equipment improperly constructed, placed or maintained. Unacceptable material used. Culinary sink or other acceptable method not provided for washing food.
Violations:
05C
🚫 CLOSURE
Sep 24, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 28
Food contact surface, refillable, reusable containers, or equipment improperly constructed, placed or maintained. Unacceptable material used. Culinary sink or other acceptable method not provided for washing food.
Violations:
05C
🚫 CLOSURE
Jul 28, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 80
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
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 runni...
🚫 CLOSURE
Jul 28, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 80
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.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source o...
Jul 28, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
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 ...
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GUAYUSA CAFE in Hamilton Heights Sugar Hill: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was GUAYUSA CAFE last inspected?
- GUAYUSA CAFE was last inspected on October 1, 2025 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 0 points.
- What is GUAYUSA CAFE's current health grade?
- GUAYUSA CAFE currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many times has GUAYUSA CAFE been closed by NYC Health?
- GUAYUSA CAFE has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 4 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has GUAYUSA CAFE had?
- GUAYUSA CAFE has 6 health inspections on record from July 2025 through October 2025.
- What was the worst inspection score at GUAYUSA CAFE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at GUAYUSA CAFE was 80 points on July 28, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.