RICK'S CAFE in Midtown Times Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jun 12, 2025
📍 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 (3 records)
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 June 12, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 6 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 3 health inspections on record from August 2022 through June 2025. 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 10 points on August 24, 2022. 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.