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Alke Cafe

1838 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Boulevard, Manhattan

American (646) 991-5283

Grade A · as of Nov 8, 2025

Alke Cafe was last inspected on November 8, 2025 and scored 12 points (A range). Inspectors found 2 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

November 8, 2025 · Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection

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Score: 12 points (A range)

1 critical1 general
  • CriticalFood temperature

    Hot food was being held below 140°F, where bacteria can grow.

    Official wording (code 02B)

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

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Non-food surfaces or equipment were poorly built or maintained.

    Official wording (code 10G)

    Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

ABDec 28, 2023: 5523/12Nov 8, 2025: 121225/11
Inspection scores over time. Lower is better: 0–13 is an A, 14–27 a B, 28 or more a C.

Inspection history

2 inspections on record

  1. A 5 points (A range)

    Cycle Inspection · Re-inspection

    1 critical Show violations
    • 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.

Source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 12 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.