Cafe La Fe
70 EAST 1 STREET, Manhattan, 10003
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (8 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Dec 1, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Dec 1, 2025
Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Apr 15, 2024 | Grade A | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 3 |
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.
- 31 rodent inspections on record, 6 finding rat activity.
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