VANILLA GORILLA CAFE
332 WEST 44 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10036
Most recent inspection
- Date
- October 1, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Result
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 8
- Jurisdiction
- New York County (Manhattan), NY
Violations (8)
- 06DCritical
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 05HCritical
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
- 04MCritical
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
- 02GCritical
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.
- 04HCritical
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
- 04OCritical
Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.
- 10F
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.
- 08A
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Source: New York County (Manhattan), NY health department. Data refreshed October 15, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.