Perista Cafe
158 DYCKMAN STREET, Manhattan 10040
Coffee/Tea
Risk
Elevated
score 44/100
2
inspections on file
14
total violations
7
critical violations
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Risk assessment
auto-generatedThis establishment has accumulated repeat violations that merit caution. Its most recent inspection (2026-06-02) earned a Grade B. Inspectors recorded 7 critical violations across the visits on file — these are the findings most associated with foodborne illness. The trend is positive: its latest grade improved over the prior inspection.
Inspection history
- BScore 272026-06-02Violations were cited in the following area(s). · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- CRITICAL Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
- minor Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
- minor Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- CRITICAL Cold 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.
- minor 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.
- CRITICAL Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- CRITICAL Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- CScore 342026-03-30Violations were cited in the following area(s). · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- minor Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- minor 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.
- minor Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
- CRITICAL Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- CRITICAL Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- CRITICAL Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
- minor Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
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