The Townhouse Cafe

Coffee/Tea · 1669 Lexington Avenue · Manhattan 10029

A Grade A posted 2026-01-05 (score 8)

Inspection history

2026-01-05 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 8 A

Code	Description	Critical
04H	Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.	Critical

2025-11-26 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 31

Code	Description	Critical
04A	Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.	Critical
04K	Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.	Critical
04L	Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.	Critical
06F	Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.	Critical
08A	Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.	—
10H	Single 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.	—

2024-08-15 · Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 12 A

Code	Description	Critical
04M	Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.	Critical
08A	Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.	—
10F	Non-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.	—

Inspectors recorded evidence of mice on 1 inspection: 2025-11-26

Inspectors recorded evidence of rats on 1 inspection: 2025-11-26

GRADE C

6 open HPD violations — 0 class C

1669 Lexington Avenue