PERSHING SQUARE CAFE in Midtown Times Square
Latest: GRADE B
Last inspected Apr 21, 2026
📍 90 EAST 42 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10017 ·
🍽️ American
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🚇 Grand Central-42nd Street
Overview
Pershing Square Cafe in Midtown Times Square holds a current Grade B from NYC DOHMH, with an inspection score of 17 points. Across 5 inspections since 2023, the restaurant has received 1 Grade A and 1 Grade B, with no emergency closures on record.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade B
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
PERSHING SQUARE CAFE in Midtown Times Square: Full Inspection History (6 records)
Apr 21, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Aug 7, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
GRADE B
Jan 29, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 17
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 liqu...
Jan 29, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Jul 30, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 26
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh f...
GRADE A
Mar 24, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
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.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential sourc...
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PERSHING SQUARE CAFE in Midtown Times Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was PERSHING SQUARE CAFE last inspected?
- PERSHING SQUARE CAFE was last inspected on April 21, 2026 (Grade B).
- What is PERSHING SQUARE CAFE's current health grade?
- PERSHING SQUARE 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 PERSHING SQUARE CAFE had?
- PERSHING SQUARE CAFE has 6 health inspections on record from March 2023 through April 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at PERSHING SQUARE CAFE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at PERSHING SQUARE CAFE was 26 points on July 30, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has PERSHING SQUARE CAFE ever received a Grade C?
- No. PERSHING SQUARE CAFE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.