Cafe Chrystie
184 EAST 7 STREET, Manhattan, 10009
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (5 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Mar 5, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Mar 5, 2026
Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
CriticalA cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Oct 31, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Aug 22, 2023 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
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.
- 33 rodent inspections on record, 4 finding rat activity.
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