Grade PendingCoffee/Tea

Durar Cafe

996 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, Manhattan, 10025

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 3 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (4 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Mar 23, 2026 · New York City health department

Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Critical
An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Critical
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
A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

Date	Result	Type	Violations
Mar 23, 2026	Grade Pending	Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection	5 (3 critical)
Feb 2, 2026	Grade Pending	Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection	8 (4 critical)

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

2×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.

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