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American · Midtown-Times Square
RICK'S CAFE health grade & inspection history
147 WEST 43 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10036
27
NYC violation points↓ Lower is better
A 0–13 B 14–27 C 28+
Peer context Lower than 9% of comparable Manhattan inspections Local context 16 points above the local median
Score from the latest comparable inspection on Jul 8, 2026. The official grade is shown separately and can come from a different represented grading record.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Jul 8, 2026Inspection date
5Violations recorded
3Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 02BCritical violation
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 02GCritical violation
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.
- 06CCritical violation
Food, 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.
- 10B
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.
- 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.
Score trend
RICK'S CAFE inspection history
21 more inspection points than 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2026 | — | 27 | 5 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Jun 12, 2025 | A | 6 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Dec 5, 2023 | A | 2 | 1 | Cycle Inspection / 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.
- 10FRecorded in 3 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.
- 10BRecorded in 2 inspections
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.
Official location
RICK'S CAFE on the map
Common questions
RICK'S CAFE inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for RICK'S CAFE?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Jun 12, 2025. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 27 violation points.
When was RICK'S CAFE last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Jul 8, 2026.
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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