Building Biography

The MapLandlordsNeighborhoodsZIP CodesGradesThe Mice MapAboutWhat's new

Cafe Habana

Mexican · 17 Prince Street · Manhattan 10012

A Grade A posted 2025-05-14. The most recent inspection (2025-06-07) scored 0 points — 14–27 is B range, 28 or more is C — and a re-inspection will set the new grade.

Inspection history

2025-06-07 · Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection · No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection. · score 0

2025-05-14 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 7 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
06CFood, 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.Critical
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.—

2024-06-08 · Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection · No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection. · score 0

2023-12-27 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 12 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Critical
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.—
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.—

2022-12-19 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 7 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Critical
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.—

2022-10-20 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 66

CodeDescriptionCritical
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Critical
02GCold 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
02HAfter cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.Critical
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.Critical
04HRaw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.Critical
06CFood, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.Critical
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Critical
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.—
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.—
10GDishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.—

Mice and rats

Inspectors recorded evidence of mice on 1 inspection: 2023-12-27

At this address

GRADE A

See this building's full record

2 food-poisoning reports to 311 at this address in the last three years (1 with three or more people sick), shared by 2 restaurants
2 Food Establishment complaints to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Rodents/Insects/Garbage), shared by 2 restaurants · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.

Other restaurants at this address: Gelateria Gentile.

Report a problem to 311

Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint

17 Prince Street

On the Mice Map · ZIP 10012 · Look up any address