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Mushtari Cafe

34 WEST 126 STREET, Manhattan, 10027

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 3 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (7 days ago). Details below.

Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Aug 3, 2026

  • 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

  • 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 general health-code issue noted during the inspection.

    Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

    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 paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.

    Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Aug 3, 2026Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection5 (3 critical)
Jul 25, 2025Grade BCycle Inspection / Re-inspection4 (2 critical)
Mar 24, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection4 (3 critical)
Oct 18, 2023Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection3 (2 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

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

  • 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
  • 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
  • 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

Around this address

City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.

  • 20 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.

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