Big Apple Cafe
891 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, Manhattan, 10025
Should you eat here?
Looks good — Grade A at the latest inspection (2 months ago), with no critical violations at that inspection.
Last inspected May 22, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on May 22, 2026
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 1 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Grade Pending | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection | 5 (1 critical) |
| Nov 21, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 1 |
| Dec 19, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 0 |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 36 rodent inspections on record, 14 finding rat activity.
- 6 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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