Grade ALatin American

Cafe Nunez

240 WEST 35 STREET, Manhattan, 10001

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (8 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Nov 21, 2025 · New York City health department

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
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled DO NOT USE

Date	Result	Type	Violations
Nov 21, 2025	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	3 (1 critical)
Oct 6, 2025	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	9 (5 critical)
Jul 24, 2025	Grade C	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	4 (3 critical)
May 20, 2025	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	12 (5 critical)
Oct 16, 2023	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	2
Jan 27, 2023	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	5 (2 critical)

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

5×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
4×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
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 staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.

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