Nerolab Cafe
725 5 AVENUE, Manhattan, 10022
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 4 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (4 weeks ago). Details below.
Last inspected Jul 8, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jul 8, 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.
CriticalRaw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Toxic chemical or pesticide improperly stored or used such that food contamination may occur.
CriticalRaw 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.
CriticalA general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
CriticalRaw 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 general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Thawing procedure improper.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 7 (4 critical) |
| Feb 14, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Oct 7, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 5 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.
- 5 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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