Amy's Bread (Cafe at New York Public Library)
476 5 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10018
Coffee/Tea Midtown-Midtown South (212) 977-2670
Grade A · as of Mar 24, 2026
Amy's Bread (Cafe at New York Public Library) was last inspected on March 24, 2026 and scored 7 points (A range). Inspectors found 1 violation, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
March 24, 2026 · Cycle Inspection · Re-inspection
Score: 7 points (A range)
1 critical-
CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was kept warmer than 41°F, where bacteria can grow.
Official wording (code 02G)
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.
Inspection history
3 inspections on record
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10 10 points (A range)
Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was kept warmer than 41°F, where bacteria can grow.
Official wording (code 02G)
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.
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing was missing protection against backflow, or floors didn’t drain properly.
Official wording (code 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.
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A 5 points (A range)
Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection
1 critical Show violations
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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.
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Source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 7 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.