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La Palma Cafe

80 8 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10011

Coffee/Tea Hudson Yards-Chelsea-Flat Iron-Union Square (347) 419-2920

Not yet graded

La Palma Cafe was last inspected on July 7, 2026 and scored 100 points (C range). Inspectors found 6 violations, 5 of them critical.

Latest inspection

July 7, 2026 · Pre-permit (Non-operational) · Initial Inspection

100

Score: 100 points (C range)

5 critical1 general
  • CriticalFacility

    No approved procedure for refilling reusable containers.

    Official wording (code 05H)

    No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.

  • CriticalFood handling

    No working thermometer was available to check food temperatures.

    Official wording (code 04J)

    Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

  • CriticalFacility

    Food-contact equipment or containers were made of unsuitable material or badly maintained.

    Official wording (code 05C)

    Food contact surface, refillable, reusable containers, or equipment improperly constructed, placed or maintained. Unacceptable material used. Culinary sink or other acceptable method not provided for washing food.

  • 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.

  • CriticalFacility

    Required toilets for staff or customers were missing.

    Official wording (code 05E)

    Toilet facility not provided for employees or for patrons when required. Shared patron-employee toilet accessed through kitchen, food prep or storage area or utensil washing area.

  • 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.

Inspection history

2 inspections on record

  1. –

    Administrative Miscellaneous · Initial Inspection · Violations were cited in the following area(s)

    1 paperwork Show violations
    • PaperworkSigns & paperwork

      Required choking first-aid or alcohol-and-pregnancy signs (or resuscitation masks) were missing.

      Official wording (code 20-04)

      “Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

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Source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 4 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.