LAUGHING MAN CAFE in Tribeca Civic Center
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected May 17, 2025
📍 184 DUANE STREET, Manhattan, NY 10013 ·
🍽️ American
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🚇 Fulton Street, Canal Street, Spring Street
Overview
Laughing Man Cafe in Tribeca holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 13 points on its most recent inspection. Across 6 inspections since 2023, the restaurant has earned Grade A once and Grade B once, with no emergency closures on record.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
LAUGHING MAN CAFE in Tribeca Civic Center: Full Inspection History (6 records)
May 17, 2025
— Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
Score: 0
GRADE A
Apr 24, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
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.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized ...
Mar 13, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 20
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 undern...
GRADE B
Oct 17, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 27
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 d...
Jan 31, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 39
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, ...
Jan 31, 2023
— Trans Fat / Initial Inspection
The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.
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LAUGHING MAN CAFE in Tribeca Civic Center: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was LAUGHING MAN CAFE last inspected?
- LAUGHING MAN CAFE was last inspected on May 17, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 0 points.
- What is LAUGHING MAN CAFE's current health grade?
- LAUGHING MAN CAFE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has LAUGHING MAN CAFE had?
- LAUGHING MAN CAFE has 6 health inspections on record from January 2023 through May 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at LAUGHING MAN CAFE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at LAUGHING MAN CAFE was 39 points on January 31, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has LAUGHING MAN CAFE ever received a Grade C?
- No. LAUGHING MAN CAFE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.