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Pershing Square Cafe

American · 90 East 42 Street · Manhattan 10017

A Grade A posted 2026-04-21 (score 5)

Inspection history

2026-04-21 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 5 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
09EWash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.—
10FNon-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.—

2026-04-21 · Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited

CodeDescriptionCritical
19-07Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-compostable plastic straws.—
20-01Allergen or intolerance notice not translated into common language when required—
20-08Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information—

2025-08-07 · Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited

CodeDescriptionCritical
20-06Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted—

2025-01-29 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 17 B

CodeDescriptionCritical
04NFilth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.Critical
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.—
08CPesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.—
10BAnti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.—

2025-01-29 · Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection · No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.

2024-07-30 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 26

CodeDescriptionCritical
04NFilth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.Critical
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Critical
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.—
08CPesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.—
10FNon-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.—

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1 food-poisoning report to 311 at this address in the last three years (0 with three or more people sick)
1 Food Establishment complaint to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Rodents/Insects/Garbage) · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.

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Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint

90 East 42 Street

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