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The Independent CafÉ

American · 61 West 62 Street · Manhattan 10023

A Grade A posted 2026-09-22 (score 9)

Inspection history

2026-09-22 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 9 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
10HSingle service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.—

2025-05-08 · Cycle Inspection / Initial 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.—

At this address

GRADE A

1 open HPD violations — 1 class C

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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), shared by 2 restaurants
9 Food Establishment complaints to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Rodents/Insects/Garbage, Toilet Facility), shared by 2 restaurants · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.

Other restaurants at this address: La Pecora Bianca.

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Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint

61 West 62 Street

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