Pershing Square Cafe
90 EAST 42 STREET, Manhattan, 10017
Should you eat here?
Looks good — Grade A at the latest inspection (3 months ago), with no critical violations at that inspection.
Last inspected Apr 21, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Apr 21, 2026
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.
Allergen or intolerance notice not translated into common language when required
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-compostable plastic straws.
A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
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
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 |
| Aug 7, 2025 | Grade Pending | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection | 1 |
| Jan 29, 2025 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 4 (1 critical) |
| Jul 30, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (2 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×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×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 10 rodent inspections on record, 2 finding rat activity.
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