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Van Cafe

Chinese · 243 Grand Street · Manhattan 10002

A Grade A posted 2025-07-17. The most recent inspection (2026-07-27) scored 25 points — 14–27 is B range, 28 or more is C — and a re-inspection will set the new grade.

Inspection history

2026-07-27 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 25

CodeDescriptionCritical
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
04HRaw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.Critical
04KEvidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.Critical
04MLive roaches in facility's food or non-food area.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.—

2025-07-17 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 11 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
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
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.—
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.—

2025-05-20 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 24

CodeDescriptionCritical
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
04KEvidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.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.—
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.—

2024-03-16 · Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 6 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
06APersonal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.Critical

Mice and rats

Inspectors recorded evidence of rats on 2 inspections: 2026-07-27, 2025-05-20

At this address

GRADE A

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1 food-poisoning report to 311 at this address in the last three years (1 with three or more people sick)
2 Food Establishment complaints to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Food Spoiled, 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

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