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NYC DOHMH · CAMIS 41636931 · Sandwiches

GOTHAM CAFE

1298 2 AVENUE Manhattan 100652127170457
A downtown sandwich counter whose latest inspection drew a grade C and evidence of mice, breaking a prior run of A scores.
Why this score
  • Most recent inspection: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
  • 13 critical violations on file, weighted by how recent
  • 5 violations cited more than once
How scoring works →

Each entry below is one inspection visit. Violations marked critical are public health risks; everything else is a general code citation.

  1. May 18, 2026
    40
    C
    Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
    Violations were cited in the following area(s).
    • 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.
    • 03I
      critical
      Juice packaged on premises with no or incomplete label, no warning statement
    • 08A
      Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
    • 02G
      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.
    • 04L
      critical
      Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
    • 06D
      critical
      Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
    4 critical citations this visit
  2. Mar 28, 2026
    29
    Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
    Violations were cited in the following area(s).
    • 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.
    • 10E
      Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
    • 06C
      critical
      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.
    • 04L
      critical
      Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
    • 06F
      critical
      Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
    • 08A
      Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
    • 06D
      critical
      Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
    4 critical citations this visit
  3. Aug 26, 2025
    13
    A
    Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
    Violations were cited in the following area(s).
    • 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.
    • 06C
      critical
      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.
    1 critical citation this visit
  4. Apr 3, 2025
    26
    Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
    Violations were cited in the following area(s).
    • 04N
      critical
      Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
    • 03I
      critical
      Juice packaged on premises with no or incomplete label, no warning statement
    • 02G
      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.
    3 critical citations this visit
  5. Feb 28, 2024
    13
    A
    Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
    Violations were cited in the following area(s).
    • 08B
      Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.
    • 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.
    • 06E
      critical
      Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
    • 10A
      Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
    1 critical citation this visit
Location40.7664, -73.9601
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Grade key · NYC DOHMH
  • A
    Top marks
    score 0–13
  • B
    Some violations
    score 14–27
  • C
    Multiple violations
    score 28+
  • Z
    Pending re-inspection
    borderline
  • N
    Not yet graded
    first inspection
  • No grade posted
    awaiting card
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