Pershing Square Cafe Health Inspection Grade
American · 90 East 42nd Street, Manhattan, NY 10017
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
5
Last inspection
April 21, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
0 / 5
Pershing Square Cafe currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on April 21, 2026 found 5 violations, for a total score of 5 points.
Latest Violations
0 critical · 5 non-critical
Non-Critical
- Non-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.
- Allergen or intolerance notice not translated into common language when required
- Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
- Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
- Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-compostable plastic straws.
Latest Inspection Details
April 21, 2026
- Date
- April 21, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 5
- Critical points
- 0
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 5 (0 critical, 5 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Apr 21, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 7, 2025
Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 29, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jul 30, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Pershing Square Cafe's most recent graded inspection in April 2026 was a A, after a B in January 2025.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Pershing Square Cafe's latest score: 5
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pershing Square Cafe's current NYC health grade?
Pershing Square Cafe currently has a A grade.
When was Pershing Square Cafe last inspected?
Pershing Square Cafe was last inspected on April 21, 2026.
What was Pershing Square Cafe's latest inspection score?
Pershing Square Cafe's latest inspection score was 5 points.
How many violations did Pershing Square Cafe have in its latest inspection?
Pershing Square Cafe had 5 violations in its latest inspection, including 0 critical violations and 5 non-critical violations.
Where is Pershing Square Cafe located?
Pershing Square Cafe is located at 90 East 42nd Street in Manhattan, NY 10017.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 40691569
Last updated: July 3, 2026