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Grade BAmerican

Sutton Cafe

1026 FIRST AVENUE, Manhattan, 10022

Should you eat here?

Grade B at the latest inspection (3 months ago).

Last inspected Apr 27, 2026 · New York City health department

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Apr 27, 2026Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection0
Apr 24, 2026Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection2 (1 critical)
Apr 22, 2026Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection4 (3 critical)
Apr 17, 2026Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection5 (3 critical)
Aug 27, 2025Grade BCycle Inspection / Re-inspection5 (4 critical)
Apr 16, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection8 (5 critical)
Feb 6, 2024Grade BCycle Inspection / Re-inspection4 (1 critical)
Jan 23, 2024Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection8 (6 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

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

  • 7×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 6×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 6×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 4×A problem with equipment or the physical facility (plumbing, floors, lighting, ventilation).
  • 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.
  • 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.

  • 25 rodent inspections on record, 5 finding rat activity.
  • 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.

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