Grade ACoffee/TeaNo recent inspection

Claires Kitchen Cafe

19 SAINT NICHOLAS AVENUE, Manhattan, 10026

Should you eat here?

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

Last inspected Apr 11, 2025 · New York City health department

Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Critical
Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Critical

Date	Result	Type	Violations
Apr 11, 2025	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	2 (2 critical)
Jun 26, 2024	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	2 (2 critical)
Feb 6, 2024	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	6 (2 critical)
Jun 16, 2023	Grade A	Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection	3 (1 critical)
May 18, 2023	Grade Pending	Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection	8 (4 critical)

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

3×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×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
2×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.

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