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West Bank Cafe

American · 407 West 42 Street · Manhattan 10036

A Grade A posted 2026-10-07 (score 8)

Inspection history

2026-10-07 · Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 8 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.—

2025-11-24 · Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 39

CodeDescriptionCritical
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Critical
04MLive roaches in facility's food or non-food area.Critical
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
05DNo hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.Critical
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.—
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.—

At this address

GRADE A

6 open HPD violations — 2 class C

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4 food-poisoning reports to 311 at this address in the last three years (0 with three or more people sick), shared by 6 restaurants
14 Food Establishment complaints to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Food Spoiled, Pet/Animal, Food Contains Foreign Object), shared by 6 restaurants · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.

Other restaurants at this address: Broad Nosh Bagels, Little Pie Company, Molyvos, Ollies 42nd, Starbucks.

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Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint

407 West 42 Street

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