Natura Cafe / Dream Downtown
355 WEST 16 STREET, Manhattan, 10011
Should you eat here?
Caution — pest-related violations found across multiple inspections, including the latest (3 months ago).
Last inspected May 6, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on May 6, 2026
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
CriticalSigns of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
CriticalSigns 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.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| Mar 27, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (3 critical) |
| Oct 8, 2025 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| May 14, 2025 | Grade C | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection | 9 (6 critical) |
| Apr 2, 2025 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 8 (4 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 4×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 3×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×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×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.
- 6 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.
- 2 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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