What is Caffe Palermo's health inspection score?

Caffe Palermo 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 Caffe Palermo last inspected?

Caffe Palermo was last inspected on November 25, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Caffe Palermo have?

Caffe Palermo has 13 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Caffe Palermo safe to eat at?

Caffe Palermo 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 Caffe Palermo serve?

Caffe Palermo serves Bakery Products/Desserts cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Caffe Palermo

Name: Caffe Palermo
Address: 148 MULBERRY STREET, Manhattan, 10013
Rating: 74

148 MULBERRY STREET, Manhattan

Last Inspected: 11/25/2025

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Bakery Products/Desserts•Manhattan

Ranked #997 of 1000 in ManhattanBetter than 52% of bakery products/desserts restaurants

Stable

4 inspections

Last: Nov 25, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

3.3

Avg Violations

5 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

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-26

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-6 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+2 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

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.

Location

148 MULBERRY STREET, Manhattan, NY 10013

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Violation Timeline

May 2025

1 inspections

4 high priority

2 intermediate

May

Jul 2025

1 inspections

4 high priority

Sep 2025

1 inspections

Sep

Nov 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

Inspection History

4 records on file

2 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection1 Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection1 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Nov 25

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

1 High2 Med

3 total1 risk factor

75/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

04KEvidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5
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−20 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Sep 25

Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection InspectionCleanNo violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 25

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).

4 High

4 total4 risk factors

40/100inspection score

−40 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.Risk Factor−10
04KEvidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.Risk Factor−10
06ESanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.Risk Factor−10
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Risk Factor−10

Base deductions−40 pts

Risk factor bonus (4× +5)−20 pts

May 25

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

4 High2 Med

6 total4 risk factors

30/100inspection score

−50 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 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
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
02GCold 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.Risk Factor−10
04KEvidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5
10GDishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.−5

Base deductions−50 pts

Risk factor bonus (4× +5)−20 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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