Barnes & Noble Cafe
33 EAST 17 STREET, Manhattan, 10003
Should you eat here?
Caution — a pest-related violation was found at the latest inspection (2 weeks ago).
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jul 21, 2026
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
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.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | Grade A | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection | 3 |
| Apr 4, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 |
| Aug 15, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| May 16, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (2 critical) |
| Oct 30, 2023 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 6 (3 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 5×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 4×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 6 rodent inspections on record, 1 finding rat activity.
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