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Yafa Cafe

505 State Street

Last inspected Oct 7, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Yafa Cafe last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 7, 2026. The result listed by NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene was “Violations cited” (official score 22).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 4 violations recorded, including 3 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
3 inspections on record, from Jul 10, 2025 to Oct 7, 2026.
Has Yafa Cafe ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jul 10, 2025.

The Full Inspection History

3 inspections

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Oct 7, 2026

Violations cited

Official score: 22 · Understand This Area’s Scale

4 recorded violations

criticalCode 06AHandwashing

Official Wording

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
criticalCode 06DContamination

Official Wording

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

In Plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
minorCode 10FCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

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.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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criticalCode 04APermits, training, and postings

Official Wording

Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Oct 7, 2026 · Original Source

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

Jul 10, 2025

A Grade

Official score: 5 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 06DContamination

Official Wording

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

In Plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Jul 10, 2025 · Original Source

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

Jul 10, 2025

Violations cited

1 recorded violation

minorCode 18-11Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

Food Protection Certificate not available for inspection

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Jul 10, 2025 · Original Source

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