Grade BCoffee/Tea

Sweet Cats Arcade

21 EAST 17 STREET, Manhattan, 10003

Should you eat here?

Grade B at the latest inspection (6 months ago).

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

What the inspector found on Jan 27, 2026

  • A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.

    Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Jan 27, 2026Grade PendingAdministrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection1
Oct 8, 2025Grade BCycle Inspection / Re-inspection3 (2 critical)
Jun 26, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection4 (3 critical)
Mar 26, 2025Grade PendingPre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection1
Mar 25, 2025Grade PendingPre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection1 (1 critical)
Mar 12, 2025Grade PendingPre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection14 (8 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

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

  • 2×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
  • 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×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.

Around this address

City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.

  • 5 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.

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