What is Cafe 55's health inspection score?

Cafe 55 has a SafeDine safety score of 80 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Cafe 55 last inspected?

Cafe 55 was last inspected on November 7, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Cafe 55 have?

Cafe 55 has 2 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Cafe 55 safe to eat at?

Cafe 55 has a good safety record with a score of 80/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Cafe 55 serve?

Cafe 55 serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Cafe 55

Name: Cafe 55
Address: 55 WATER STREET, Manhattan, 10041
Rating: 80

55 WATER STREET, Manhattan

Last inspected 7mo ago

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0Good

American•Manhattan

Ranked #965 of 1000 in ManhattanBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Unknown

1 inspection

Last: Nov 7, 2025

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

7 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-23

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-5 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

Latest

100% weight

Real-time Score: 77/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (80/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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55 WATER STREET, Manhattan, NY 10041

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Inspection History

1 record on file

1 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Nov 25

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection InspectionLatestViolations were cited in the following area(s).

1 High1 Med

2 total1 risk factor

80/100inspection score

−15 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

10FNon-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.−5

Base deductions−15 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

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Data source: NYC DOHMH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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