PAUSE CAFE in Manhattan
Latest: GRADE B
Last inspected Dec 17, 2024
📍 3 CLINTON SREET, Manhattan, NY ·
🍽️ Middle Eastern
Overview
Pause Cafe on Clinton Street in Manhattan currently holds a Grade B from NYC DOHMH, with an inspection score of 20 points. Over 11 inspections since 2021, the restaurant has received 1 Grade A, 2 Grade B results, and 1 Grade C, with no emergency closures on record.
11
Inspections on Record
Grade B
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
PAUSE CAFE in Manhattan: Full Inspection History (11 records)
GRADE B
Dec 17, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 20
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
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 oxy...
Dec 17, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Violations:
20-08
May 17, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 19
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.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly...
GRADE B
May 25, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 15
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or m...
Mar 30, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 45
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 running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or accept...
Mar 30, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or "Grade Pending" card not conspicuously posted or visible to passersby
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected...
GRADE A
Sep 27, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Aug 29, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 54
Juice packaged on premises with no or incomplete label, no warning statement
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Food, prohibited, fro...
Aug 29, 2022
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
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.
GRADE C
Feb 28, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 42
Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, rais...
Dec 22, 2021
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 19
Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
Wiping cloths soiled or not stored in sanitizing solution.
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PAUSE CAFE in Manhattan: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was PAUSE CAFE last inspected?
- PAUSE CAFE was last inspected on December 17, 2024 (Grade B). The inspection score was 20 points.
- What is PAUSE CAFE's current health grade?
- PAUSE CAFE currently holds a Grade B. Grade B indicates a score of 14–27 points. The restaurant must post the B grade and schedule a re-inspection.
- How many health inspections has PAUSE CAFE had?
- PAUSE CAFE has 11 health inspections on record from December 2021 through December 2024. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 2 occasions. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at PAUSE CAFE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at PAUSE CAFE was 54 points on August 29, 2022. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has PAUSE CAFE ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. PAUSE CAFE has received a Grade C on 1 inspection. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.