NEW YORK TIMES CAFE in Midtown Times Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Feb 12, 2025
📍 620 8 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10018 ·
🍽️ American
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🚇 Times Square-42nd Street, Herald Square-34th Street, Penn Station-34th Street
Overview
New York Times Cafe in Midtown Times Square holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 5 points on its most recent inspection. Across 4 inspections between 2022 and 2025, the restaurant has received Grade A all 3 times it was graded, with no emergency closures on record.
4
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
NEW YORK TIMES CAFE in Midtown Times Square: Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE A
Feb 12, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 5
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
Sep 10, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 22
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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 s...
GRADE A
Jun 12, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility...
GRADE A
Apr 21, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Plumbing not properly instal...
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NEW YORK TIMES CAFE in Midtown Times Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was NEW YORK TIMES CAFE last inspected?
- NEW YORK TIMES CAFE was last inspected on February 12, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 5 points.
- What is NEW YORK TIMES CAFE's current health grade?
- NEW YORK TIMES CAFE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has NEW YORK TIMES CAFE had?
- NEW YORK TIMES CAFE has 4 health inspections on record from April 2022 through February 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at NEW YORK TIMES CAFE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at NEW YORK TIMES CAFE was 22 points on September 10, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has NEW YORK TIMES CAFE ever received a Grade C?
- No. NEW YORK TIMES CAFE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.