Budapest Cafe
1631 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, 10028
Should you eat here?
Caution — pest-related violations found across multiple inspections, including the latest (6 weeks ago).
Last inspected Jun 24, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jun 24, 2026
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
CriticalSigns 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.
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.
CriticalA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2026 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 5 (2 critical) |
| May 14, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 6 (3 critical) |
| Jan 30, 2025 | Grade A | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Jul 29, 2024 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 10 (6 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 4×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
- 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 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.
- 15 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.
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