Grade ACoffee/Tea
The Townhouse Cafe
1669 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, 10029
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (7 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Jan 5, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jan 5, 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
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 5, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 1 (1 critical) |
| Nov 26, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 6 (4 critical) |
| Aug 15, 2024 | Grade A | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 40 rodent inspections on record, 11 finding rat activity.
- 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.
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