SIDEWALK CAFE in Upper West Side Lincoln Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Oct 10, 2025
📍 160 COLUMBUS AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10023 ·
🍽️ American
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🚇 Columbus Circle-59th Street
Overview
Sidewalk Cafe on the Upper West Side holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 12 points on its most recent inspection. Across 4 inspections dating back to 2023, the restaurant has received Grade A all three times it was graded, with no emergency closures on record.
4
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
SIDEWALK CAFE in Upper West Side Lincoln Square: Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE A
Oct 10, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
GRADE A
Jun 12, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 7
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.
Violations:
02G
GRADE A
Mar 30, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
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 nec...
Feb 10, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
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 ...
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SIDEWALK CAFE in Upper West Side Lincoln Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was SIDEWALK CAFE last inspected?
- SIDEWALK CAFE was last inspected on October 10, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is SIDEWALK CAFE's current health grade?
- SIDEWALK CAFE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has SIDEWALK CAFE had?
- SIDEWALK CAFE has 4 health inspections on record from February 2023 through October 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at SIDEWALK CAFE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at SIDEWALK CAFE was 12 points on October 10, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has SIDEWALK CAFE ever received a Grade C?
- No. SIDEWALK CAFE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.