What is % Arabica's health inspection score?

% Arabica has a SafeDine safety score of 74 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was % Arabica last inspected?

% Arabica was last inspected on April 13, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does % Arabica have?

% Arabica has 18 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is % Arabica safe to eat at?

% Arabica has a good safety record with a score of 74/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does % Arabica serve?

% Arabica serves Middle Eastern cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

% Arabica

Name: % Arabica
Address: 37 WEST 54 STREET, Manhattan, 10019
Rating: 74

37 WEST 54 STREET, Manhattan

Last Inspected: 4/13/2026

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Middle Eastern•Manhattan

Ranked #965 of 1000 in ManhattanBetter than 87% of middle eastern restaurants

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Apr 13, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

4.5

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issuesHigh Priority

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-29

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-13 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+44 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 71/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (74/100) 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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Violation Timeline

Feb 2026

1 inspections

6 high priority

Feb

Mar 2026

1 inspections

9 high priority

1 intermediate

Apr 2026

2 inspections

2 high priority

Apr

Inspection History

4 records on file

2 Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection1 Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection1 Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

Apr 26

Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection InspectionLatestClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 26

Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection Inspection

2 High

2 total1 risk factor

75/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−10
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Risk Factor−10

Base deductions−20 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Mar 26

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection Inspection

9 High1 Med

10 total3 risk factors

0/100inspection score

−95 pts

High Priority (9)

−90 pts

05DNo hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.−10
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−10
06CFood, 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.Risk Factor−10
03AFood, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.Risk Factor−10
10BAnti-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.−10
05HNo approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.−10
05ASewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate or unapproved.−10
05FInsufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures−10
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

10HSingle service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.−5

Base deductions−95 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Feb 26

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Inspection

6 High

6 total5 risk factors

15/100inspection score

−60 pts

High Priority (6)

−60 pts

06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Risk Factor−10
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−10
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Risk Factor−10
06CFood, 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.Risk Factor−10
04JProperly 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.Risk Factor−10
06ESanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.Risk Factor−10

Base deductions−60 pts

Risk factor bonus (5× +5)−25 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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