RICK'S CAFE in Midtown Times Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jul 8, 2026
📍 147 WEST 43 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10036 ·
🍽️ American
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🚇 Times Square-42nd Street, Grand Central-42nd Street, Herald Square-34th Street
Overview
Rick's Cafe in Midtown Times Square holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 6 points on its most recent inspection. The restaurant has maintained Grade A across all 3 inspections since 2022, with no emergency closures on record.
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Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
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Grade A Inspections
RICK'S CAFE in Midtown Times Square: Full Inspection History (4 records)
Jul 8, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 27
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.
Cold TCS food item hel...
GRADE A
Jun 12, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 6
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.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment...
GRADE A
Dec 5, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 2
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.
Violations:
10F
GRADE A
Aug 24, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Violations:
04A
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RICK'S CAFE in Midtown Times Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was RICK'S CAFE last inspected?
- RICK'S CAFE was last inspected on July 8, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 27 points.
- What is RICK'S CAFE's current health grade?
- RICK'S CAFE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has RICK'S CAFE had?
- RICK'S CAFE has 4 health inspections on record from August 2022 through July 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at RICK'S CAFE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at RICK'S CAFE was 27 points on July 8, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has RICK'S CAFE ever received a Grade C?
- No. RICK'S CAFE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.