Amy's Bread (cafe At New York Public Library)
476 5 AVENUE, Manhattan, 10018
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (4 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Mar 24, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Mar 24, 2026
Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
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.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 1 (1 critical) |
| Feb 4, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| May 16, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 1 (1 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 4 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.
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