Grade ACoffee/TeaNo recent inspection

Vanilla Gorilla Cafe

332 WEST 44 STREET, Manhattan, 10036

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (1 year ago). Details below.

Last inspected Jun 23, 2025 · New York City health department

Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Critical
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.
Critical
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.

Date	Result	Type	Violations
Jun 23, 2025	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	3 (2 critical)
May 14, 2024	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	2 (2 critical)
Feb 6, 2024	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	4 (2 critical)
Mar 31, 2023	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	3 (1 critical)
Jul 26, 2022	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	3 (2 critical)

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

2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

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