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Zelma's Caffe

2661 BROADWAY, Manhattan, 10025

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 3 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (6 weeks ago). Details below.

Last inspected Jun 23, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Jun 23, 2026

  • An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.

    Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

    Critical

  • Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.

    Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

    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

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Jun 23, 2026Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Re-inspection3 (3 critical)
May 12, 2026Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection4 (2 critical)
Feb 11, 2025Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection3 (2 critical)
Jul 11, 2024Grade PendingAdministrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection5 (2 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×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

Around this address

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

  • 38 rodent inspections on record, 13 finding rat activity.
  • 5 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.

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