Perista Cafe in Washington Heights (North)
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Mar 30, 2026
📍 158 DYCKMAN STREET, Manhattan, NY 10040 ·
🍽️ Coffee/Tea
Overview
Perista Cafe in Washington Heights currently holds a Grade Z, indicating the restaurant is not operating or has not yet received a graded inspection under current NYC DOHMH standards. Across 6 inspections dating back to 2021, the café previously earned Grade A on 3 occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
Perista Cafe in Washington Heights (North): Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE Z
Mar 30, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 34
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.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. P...
Feb 19, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 39
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where requ...
GRADE A
Nov 21, 2024
— 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.
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with p...
May 13, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 24
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Hot TCS food item that has been cooked and cooled is being held for service without first being reheated to 165º F or above wit...
GRADE A
Dec 12, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
Commercially processed pre-cooked TCS in hermetically sealed containers and precooked TCS in intact packages from non-retail food processing establishments not heated to 140 °F within 2 hours of removal from container or package.
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of ...
GRADE A
Dec 2, 2021
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material us...
Perista Cafe in Washington Heights (North): News Coverage (1)
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Perista Cafe in Washington Heights (North): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Perista Cafe last inspected?
- Perista Cafe was last inspected on March 30, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 34 points.
- What is Perista Cafe's current health grade?
- Perista Cafe currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many health inspections has Perista Cafe had?
- Perista Cafe has 6 health inspections on record from December 2021 through March 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at Perista Cafe?
- The worst inspection score recorded at Perista Cafe was 39 points on February 19, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has Perista Cafe ever received a Grade C?
- No. Perista Cafe has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.