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THE MUFFIN CAFE
222 COLUMBUS AVENUE Manhattan NY 10023
Health Inspection Grade A
Score: 7
Official health department data. Inspected 2026-05-08; refreshed 2026-10-11. May lag the official record. Check the official source
5 findings at the latest imported inspection (2026-05-08), including 1 critical violations. These dated findings do not mean the establishment failed overall or that issues remain unresolved.
Inspection history and recorded findings
2026-05-08: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Grade A. Score: 7. Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Critical: 02B — Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- Not Critical: 08A — Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- Not Critical: 09C — Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
- Not Critical: 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.
- Not Critical: 10G — Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Inspection results are separate from diner opinions. Favorable overall ratings do not negate individual findings.
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