What is Gotham Cafe's health inspection score?

Gotham Cafe has a SafeDine safety score of 6 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Gotham Cafe last inspected?

Gotham Cafe was last inspected on May 18, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Gotham Cafe have?

Gotham Cafe has 17 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Gotham Cafe safe to eat at?

Gotham Cafe has a safety score of 6/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Gotham Cafe serve?

Gotham Cafe serves Sandwiches cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Gotham Cafe

Name: Gotham Cafe
Address: 1298 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, 10065
Rating: 6

1298 2 AVENUE, Manhattan

Last Inspected: 5/18/2026

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0Poor

Sandwiches•Manhattan

Ranked #965 of 1000 in ManhattanBetter than 1% of sandwiches restaurants

Declining

3 inspections

Last: May 18, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

5.7

Avg Violations

This month

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

Plumbing issuesHigh Priority

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-98

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-26 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

-22 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 2/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (6/100) 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

Aug 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

Aug

Mar 2026

1 inspections

7 high priority

May 2026

1 inspections

7 high priority

May

Inspection History

3 records on file

2 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection1 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

May 26

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection InspectionLatest

7 High

7 total4 risk factors

10/100inspection score

−70 pts

High Priority (7)

−70 pts

08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−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
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Risk Factor−10
03IJuice packaged on premises with no or incomplete label, no warning statementRisk 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
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Risk Factor−10
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.−10

Base deductions−70 pts

Risk factor bonus (4× +5)−20 pts

Mar 26

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Inspection

7 High

7 total4 risk factors

10/100inspection score

−70 pts

High Priority (7)

−70 pts

06FWiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.Risk Factor−10
10EAccurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment−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
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
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Risk Factor−10
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Risk Factor−10

Base deductions−70 pts

Risk factor bonus (4× +5)−20 pts

Aug 25

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

1 High2 Med

3 total1 risk factor

75/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

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

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

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
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.−5

Base deductions−20 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 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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