Grade PendingMediterranean

Arabique Cafe

299 3 AVENUE, Manhattan, 10010

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 3 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (9 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Nov 3, 2025 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Nov 3, 2025

  • Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.

    Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

    Critical
  • An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.

    Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

    Critical
  • Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.

    Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

    Critical
  • A problem with equipment or the physical facility (plumbing, floors, lighting, ventilation).

    Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.

  • A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.

    The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Nov 3, 2025Grade PendingPre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection5 (3 critical)

Around this address

City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.

  • 16 rodent inspections on record, 4 finding rat activity.
  • 2 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.

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