Coffee/Tea · Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square
LANDMARK CAFE/NEW YORK GIFTS
44 WEST 34 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10001
A
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HERALD SQUARE CAFE health grade & inspection history
47 WEST 34 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10001
12
NYC violation points↓ Lower is better
A 0–13 B 14–27 C 28+
Peer context Lower than 33% of comparable Manhattan inspections Local context 2 points above the local median
Score from the latest comparable inspection on May 20, 2025. The official grade is shown separately and can come from a different represented grading record.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
May 20, 2025Inspection date
2Violations recorded
2Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 04HCritical violation
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
- 06DCritical violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Score trend
HERALD SQUARE CAFE inspection history
Same score as the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2025 | A | 12 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| May 16, 2024 | A | 12 | 4 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Sep 14, 2023 | A | 13 | 2 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection |
| Aug 1, 2023 | — | 33 | 6 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection |
Repeat patterns
Recurring violation codes
Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.
- 09CRecorded in 3 inspections
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
- 06DRecorded in 2 inspections
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 10FRecorded in 2 inspections
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.
Official location
HERALD SQUARE CAFE on the map
Common questions
HERALD SQUARE CAFE inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for HERALD SQUARE CAFE?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated May 20, 2025. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 12 violation points.
When was HERALD SQUARE CAFE last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated May 20, 2025.
Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?
Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.
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