Cafe Abbondanza
146 WEST 46 STREET, Manhattan, 10036
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (6 days ago). Details below.
Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Aug 4, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 1 (1 critical) |
| Mar 10, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Apr 23, 2024 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 5 (4 critical) |
| Nov 21, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 10 (6 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 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×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 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×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.
- 5 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.
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