MANDRAKE CAFE in Lower East Side
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jul 8, 2026
📍 190 ORCHARD STREET, Manhattan, NY 10002 ·
🍽️ Coffee/Tea
Overview
Mandrake Cafe on the Lower East Side received a Grade A on its initial NYC DOHMH inspection in 2025, scoring 13 points. With only one inspection on record, the restaurant has no emergency closures and no prior grade history available.
2
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
MANDRAKE CAFE in Lower East Side: Full Inspection History (2 records)
GRADE A
Jul 8, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
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
GRADE N
Mar 31, 2025
— Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
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.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable materia...
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MANDRAKE CAFE in Lower East Side: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was MANDRAKE CAFE last inspected?
- MANDRAKE CAFE was last inspected on July 8, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is MANDRAKE CAFE's current health grade?
- MANDRAKE CAFE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has MANDRAKE CAFE had?
- MANDRAKE CAFE has 2 health inspections on record from March 2025 through July 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at MANDRAKE CAFE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at MANDRAKE CAFE was 13 points on July 8, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has MANDRAKE CAFE ever received a Grade C?
- No. MANDRAKE CAFE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.