Cafe Hestia Health Inspection Grade
Sandwiches/salads/mixed Buffet · 686 3rd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10017
Current Grade
Current grade
Z
Latest score
69
Last inspection
June 24, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
60 / 9
Cafe Hestia currently has a Z grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on June 24, 2026 found 10 violations, including 7 critical violations, for a total score of 69 points.
Latest Violations
7 critical · 3 non-critical
Critical
- After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
- Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
- No 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.
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 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.
- 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.
- Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
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.
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
June 24, 2026
- Date
- June 24, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- Z
- Score
- 69
- Critical points
- 60
- Non-critical points
- 9
- Violations
- 10 (7 critical, 3 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Jun 24, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 18, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Feb 7, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 21, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Cafe Hestia received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in February 2025 with a score of 13.
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.
Cafe Hestia's latest score: 69
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cafe Hestia's current NYC health grade?
Cafe Hestia currently has a Z grade.
When was Cafe Hestia last inspected?
Cafe Hestia was last inspected on June 24, 2026.
What was Cafe Hestia's latest inspection score?
Cafe Hestia's latest inspection score was 69 points.
How many violations did Cafe Hestia have in its latest inspection?
Cafe Hestia had 10 violations in its latest inspection, including 7 critical violations and 3 non-critical violations.
Where is Cafe Hestia located?
Cafe Hestia is located at 686 3rd Avenue 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: 50060495
Last updated: June 26, 2026