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Alex Cafe & Deli

Sandwiches · 421 East 72 Street · Manhattan 10021

A Grade A posted 2026-01-09 (score 10)

Inspection history

2026-01-09 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 10 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Critical
06FWiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.Critical

2025-04-30 · Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 22

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
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

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GRADE B

13 open HPD violations — 4 class C

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421 East 72 Street

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