NATURA CAFE / DREAM DOWNTOWN in Chelsea Hudson Yards
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected May 6, 2026
📍 355 WEST 16 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10011 ·
🍽️ American
Overview
Natura Cafe in Chelsea Hudson Yards holds a Grade Z from NYC DOHMH, based on an inspection score of 56 points. With 5 inspections on record between 2025 and 2026, the restaurant has not yet received a letter grade (A, B, or C) and remains without a valid grade classification.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
NATURA CAFE / DREAM DOWNTOWN in Chelsea Hudson Yards: Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE A
May 6, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Violations:
04M
Mar 27, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 33
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.
Oct 8, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Score: 15
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from custo...
GRADE Z
May 14, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 56
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-compostable plastic straws.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F...
May 14, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-compostable plastic straws.
Violations:
19-07
Apr 2, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 28
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.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage ...
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NATURA CAFE / DREAM DOWNTOWN in Chelsea Hudson Yards: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was NATURA CAFE / DREAM DOWNTOWN last inspected?
- NATURA CAFE / DREAM DOWNTOWN was last inspected on May 6, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is NATURA CAFE / DREAM DOWNTOWN's current health grade?
- NATURA CAFE / DREAM DOWNTOWN currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has NATURA CAFE / DREAM DOWNTOWN had?
- NATURA CAFE / DREAM DOWNTOWN has 6 health inspections on record from April 2025 through May 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at NATURA CAFE / DREAM DOWNTOWN?
- The worst inspection score recorded at NATURA CAFE / DREAM DOWNTOWN was 56 points on May 14, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has NATURA CAFE / DREAM DOWNTOWN ever received a Grade C?
- No. NATURA CAFE / DREAM DOWNTOWN has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.