New York City, NY - Health inspectors discovered violations during an inspection of Cafe Miomio / Bar Mutsumi on 07/29/2025.
The restaurant is located at 61 Vandam Street Manhattan Ny in New York City's SoHo district, serving local residents and visitors.
Inspectors documented: "06c. Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container." This finding indicates a need for compliance with established food safety protocols.
The examination revealed violations related to pest control, which need to be addressed for proper compliance.
Food safety professionals regularly stress the essential nature of adequate pest control procedures. As outlined in FDA Food Code Standards, The FDA Food Code mandates that food storage areas remain free from pest contamination at all times. These federal guidelines guarantee that restaurants adhere to strict health requirements.
The inspection found infractions involving sanitation, a fundamental aspect of food service operations.
Public health authorities continually highlight the fundamental significance of comprehensive sanitation practices. Studies from public health organizations show that The FDA Food Code establishes comprehensive sanitation requirements that form the foundation of safe food service operations. The Food Safety Modernization Act offers detailed requirements for maintaining compliance.
These compliance issues require correction to maintain proper standards for the restaurant and public health. Food safety professionals indicate that addressing non-compliance helps ensure customer safety standards.
Local regulatory authorities have ordered that Cafe Miomio / Bar Mutsumi swiftly remediate the documented deficiencies before reopening to customers. Additional review is planned to confirm remediation.
Regular health inspections serve as critical safeguards for public health in New York City's dining landscape. Transparency in reporting inspection findings ensures that community members can make informed decisions about their dining options.
| Latitude | 40.726517484585 |
| BBL | 1005800011 |
| ZIPCODE | 10013 |
| Council District | 03 |
| CAMIS | 50142906 |
| Longitude | -74.006508650848 |
| STREET | VANDAM STREET |
| RECORD DATE | 08/15/2025 |
| BORO | Manhattan |
| NTA | MN24 |
| ACTION | Violations were cited in the following area(s). |
| CUISINE DESCRIPTION | Japanese |
| DBA | CAFE MIOMIO / BAR MUTSUMI |
| BUILDING | 61 |
| BIN | 1090546 |
| PHONE | 2129251613 |
| INSPECTION TYPE | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| GRADE | A |
| Census Tract | 003700 |
| INSPECTION DATE | 07/29/2025 |
| GRADE DATE | 07/29/2025 |
| SCORE | 10 |
| Community Board | 102 |
| VIOLATION CODES | 06C; 06D |
| ALL VIOLATIONS | 06C: Food; 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. || 06D: Food contact surface not properly washed; rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. |
This inspection was conducted on July 29, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were found: 06C: Food, 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. | 06D: Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred..
Health code violations can increase the risk of foodborne illness. Common concerns include improper food temperatures (which can allow bacteria growth), inadequate handwashing facilities (which can spread germs), pest activity (which can contaminate food), and cross-contamination risks. These violations are monitored by health departments to ensure public safety and prevent foodborne illness outbreaks.
All inspection data for this report is sourced directly from the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene . View the original data source .
Food safety standards referenced in this report are based on:
Important Note: This article is based on official inspection reports at the time of inspection. Current conditions may differ. Always check the most recent inspection results before dining. Establishments have the opportunity to correct violations and request re-inspection.
