Central Park Cafe
910 SEVENTH AVENUE, Manhattan, 10019
Should you eat here?
Caution — pest-related violations found across multiple inspections, including the latest (8 weeks ago).
Last inspected Jun 12, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jun 12, 2026
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
CriticalSigns of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
CriticalFood 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.
CriticalRaw 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.
CriticalFood was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Thawing procedure improper.
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.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 8 (4 critical) |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Grade C | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 9 (5 critical) |
| Jan 30, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (4 critical) |
| Oct 31, 2025 | Grade C | Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 9 (6 critical) |
| Aug 11, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection | 1 |
| Aug 8, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection | 6 (4 critical) |
| Aug 5, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 15 (9 critical) |
| Oct 31, 2023 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2023 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 11 (6 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 7×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 5×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 5×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 5×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 5×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 4×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 4×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 4×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
- 4×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 4×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
- 2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
- 2×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
- 2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
- 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 11 rodent inspections on record, 3 finding rat activity.
- 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.
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