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Arch Cafe

550 Madison Avenue

Last inspected Sep 1, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

7 inspections

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Sep 1, 2026

A Grade

Official score: 13 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 06CContamination

Official wording

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.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
criticalCode 02BFood temperature

Official wording

Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Sep 1, 2026 · Original Source

Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection

Jul 11, 2026

No violations recorded

Official score: 0 · Understand this area’s scale

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Jul 11, 2026 · Original Source

Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection

Jul 4, 2026

No violations recorded

Official score: 0 · Understand this area’s scale

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Jul 4, 2026 · Original Source

Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection

Jun 21, 2026

No violations recorded

Official score: 0 · Understand this area’s scale

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Jun 21, 2026 · Original Source

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Feb 19, 2026

Violations cited

Official score: 16 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

minorCode 09EHandwashing

Official wording

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
criticalCode 02GFood temperature

Official wording

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.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
criticalCode 02BFood temperature

Official wording

Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Feb 19, 2026 · Original Source

Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection

Oct 18, 2025

No violations recorded

Official score: 0 · Understand this area’s scale

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Oct 18, 2025 · Original Source

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

Mar 7, 2024

A Grade

Official score: 2 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode 08BPests

Official wording

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.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Mar 7, 2024 · Original Source

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