Ron Ben-israel Cakes
247 WEST 38 STREET, Manhattan, 10018
Should you eat here?
Looks good — Grade A at the latest inspection (6 months ago), with no critical violations at that inspection.
Last inspected Feb 5, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Feb 5, 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.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 5, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 1 |
| Jul 19, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Apr 26, 2023 | Grade A | 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×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, 4 finding rat activity.
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