Grade AAmerican

Harlem Cafe

2259 ADAM CLAYTON POWELL JR BOULEVARD, Manhattan

Should you eat here?

Caution — pest-related violations found across multiple inspections, including the latest (6 weeks ago).

Last inspected Jun 26, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Jun 26, 2026

Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Critical
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Critical
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.
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
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
A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
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.
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

Inspection history

Date	Result	Type	Violations
Jun 26, 2026	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	10 (6 critical)
May 7, 2026	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	6 (3 critical)
Dec 23, 2024	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	2 (1 critical)
Jul 23, 2024	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	5 (3 critical)
Apr 18, 2024	Grade Pending	Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection	0

Problems that keep coming back

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.
3×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
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×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
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×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.

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3 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.

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