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CAFE ON 5TH, STERLING AFFAIR

1216 5 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10029

Last inspected Feb 12, 2026

Excellent. Top marks — the latest inspection found no serious issues, or few enough to earn the health department's best band.

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Inspection history

  1. Feb 12, 2026

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    1 violation
    • Critical:Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
  2. Dec 30, 2025

    2 violations
    • Critical:Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
    • Critical:Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
  3. Aug 1, 2024

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    3 violations
    • Critical:Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
    • 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.
    • Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
  4. Mar 22, 2023

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    2 violations
    • Critical:Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
    • Critical:Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

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