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Bocado Cafe

1297 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10128

American Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill (212) 289-9004

Grade A · as of Oct 8, 2026

Bocado Cafe was last inspected on October 8, 2026 and scored 11 points (A range). Inspectors found 2 violations, 2 of them critical.

Latest inspection

October 8, 2026 · Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection

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Score: 11 points (A range)

2 critical
  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

    Surfaces that touch food weren’t properly washed and sanitized.

    Official wording (code 06D)

    Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

    Food or supplies weren’t protected from contamination during storage, prep, or service.

    Official wording (code 06C)

    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.

ABNov 20, 2023: 4423/11Jun 27, 2025: 101025/06Oct 8, 2026: 111126/10
Inspection scores over time. Lower is better: 0–13 is an A, 14–27 a B, 28 or more a C.

Inspection history

4 inspections on record

  1. A 10 points (A range)

    Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      A worker didn’t wash their hands after using the toilet, eating, or handling raw food.

      Official wording (code 04D)

      Food worker/food vendor does not wash hands thoroughly after using the toilet, or after coughing, sneezing, smoking, eating, preparing raw foods or otherwise contaminating hands or does not change gloves when required; Worker fails to refrain from smoking or being fully clothed in clean outer garments.

  2. A 4 points (A range)

    Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Non-food surfaces or equipment were dirty, damaged, or made of unsuitable material.

      Official wording (code 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.

  3. –

    Administrative Miscellaneous · Initial Inspection · No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection

    1 paperwork Show violations
    • PaperworkSigns & paperwork

      Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)

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