Grade ACoffee/TeaNo recent inspection

Caffe Aronne

976A LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, 10021

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (1 year ago). Details below.

Last inspected Jul 31, 2025 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Jul 31, 2025

  • Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.

    Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

    Critical
  • 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 paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.

    Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Jul 31, 2025Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection3 (2 critical)
Apr 29, 2025Grade PendingAdministrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection1
Apr 1, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection5 (2 critical)
Jan 27, 2025Grade CCycle Inspection / Re-inspection7 (4 critical)
Oct 23, 2024Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection8 (5 critical)
Sep 6, 2023Grade APre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection2 (2 critical)
Aug 22, 2023Grade PendingPre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection7 (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×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
  • 3×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.
  • 3×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
  • 2×A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
  • 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
  • 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
  • 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.

Around this address

City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.

  • 10 rodent inspections on record, 1 finding rat activity.
  • 3 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.

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