61 West 62 Street
Manhattan, NY 10023
(212) 875-5263
Current Inspection Grade: A
At A Glance
The Independent CafÉ has an average score of 33.5 from 2 scored inspections (see inspection history).
The average is higher than 27, which equates to having a C average. This shows that The Independent CafÉ may not be meeting the City and State guidelines for food safety and handling, personal hygiene, facility and equipment managment and vermin control.
An establishment typically has two chances to earn a Grade A in every inspection cycle. It needs to score below 14 points either on its initial visit, or during the re-inspection if it didn't score below 14 points on the first visit.
An establishment typically has two chances to earn a Grade A in every inspection cycle. It needs to score below 14 points either on its initial visit, or during the re-inspection if it didn't score below 14 points on the first visit.
Inspection History
09/19/2023 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection | Score: 12 | A
- (Critical) Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- (Critical) Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
08/02/2023 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | Score: 55 | Not Graded
- (Critical) Cold 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) Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- (Critical) No 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) Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
- Anti-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.
- 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.
08/02/2023 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
- Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
- Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
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