Grade AAmericanNo recent inspection

Seattle Cafe

2 PENN PLAZA, Manhattan, 10121

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (1 year ago). Details below.

Last inspected Aug 8, 2025 · New York City health department

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 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.
A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted

Date	Result	Type	Violations
Aug 8, 2025	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	3 (1 critical)
Dec 19, 2024	Grade Pending	Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection	3 (1 critical)
Oct 19, 2023	Grade C	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	6 (4 critical)
Dec 5, 2022	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	4 (4 critical)

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

2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
2×A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.

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