The Station Café
623 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, 10016
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 4 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (2 weeks ago). Details below.
Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jul 24, 2026
Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
CriticalRaw 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.
CriticalA general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
CriticalA problem with equipment or the physical facility (plumbing, floors, lighting, ventilation).
Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.
CriticalA 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.
Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
A problem with equipment or the physical facility (plumbing, floors, lighting, ventilation).
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 9 (4 critical) |
| Jul 1, 2025 | Grade A | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Apr 24, 2025 | Grade Pending | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection | 12 (6 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×A problem with equipment or the physical facility (plumbing, floors, lighting, ventilation).
- 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
- 2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 23 rodent inspections on record, 2 finding rat activity.
- 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.
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