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Grade AAmerican

The Pleat Cafe And Bar

4 WEST 37 STREET, Manhattan, 10018

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (4 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Mar 31, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Mar 31, 2026

  • Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.

    Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.

    Critical

  • 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 cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

    Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

  • 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

DateResultTypeViolations
Mar 31, 2026Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection4 (1 critical)
Nov 29, 2024Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection3 (2 critical)
Jul 27, 2023Grade APre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection1 (1 critical)
Jul 13, 2023Grade PendingPre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection4 (3 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

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

  • 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
  • 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.

  • 4 rodent inspections on record, 1 finding rat activity.

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