Macaron Cafe
488 7 AVENUE, Manhattan, 10018
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (7 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Dec 20, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Dec 20, 2025
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.
CriticalA general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
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 paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2025 | Grade A | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection | 5 (1 critical) |
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