Grade BAmerican

M & D Coffee Cafe

215 WEST 116 STREET, Manhattan, 10026

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 3 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (5 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Feb 9, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Feb 9, 2026

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

    Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

    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 staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.

    Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Feb 9, 2026Grade BCycle Inspection / Re-inspection5 (3 critical)
Dec 23, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection4 (2 critical)
Sep 25, 2024Grade BCycle Inspection / Re-inspection4 (2 critical)
Jul 26, 2024Grade PendingAdministrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection12 (4 critical)
Jan 30, 2024Grade BPre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection4 (3 critical)
Dec 28, 2023Grade PendingPre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection6 (2 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

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

  • 4×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
  • 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
  • 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.
  • 2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
  • 2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
  • 2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.

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