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Scholastic - Clifford's Cafe: health inspection history

557 Broadway, New York City, NY 10012

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Address
557 Broadway, New York City, NY 10012
Borough
Manhattan
Cuisine (as listed)
American
Most recent grade
Grade A issued Mar 24, 2026
Latest inspection
Mar 24, 2026 (Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection)
Records shown
5 inspections, May 8, 2023 to Mar 24, 2026

Across these 5 inspection records, the health department cited 8 violations, of which 1 was flagged critical. The score behind its most recent letter grade was 3 points. Among 401 graded restaurants in ZIP 10012, the median score behind the latest grade is 11 points. In New York City, lower scores are better.

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Inspection history

Mar 24, 2026 Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

Score: not recordedViolations were cited in the following area(s).
  • 20-08Not critical Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
  • 19-07Not critical Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-compostable plastic straws.

Mar 24, 2026 Trans Fat / Initial Inspection

Score: not recordedViolations were cited in the following area(s).
  • 16-02The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.

Mar 24, 2026 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Score: 3Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).
  • 09CNot critical Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

Oct 10, 2024 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Score: 2Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).
  • 28-06Not critical Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
  • 10BNot critical 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.

May 8, 2023 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Score: 7Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).
  • 10FNot 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.
  • 06DCritical Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

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Source: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), “DOHMH New York City Restaurant Inspection Results” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 4, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.