VANILLA GORILLA CAFE

525 8 AVENUE, New York City, NY 10018

Manhattan

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Current Score
76 / 100
Fair
As of Feb 9, 2026

Inspection History (1)

February 9, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
76
Fair

Violations (5)

  • Critical 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.
  • Not 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.
  • Critical Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
  • Not 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.
  • Not Critical Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is VANILLA GORILLA CAFE clean?

VANILLA GORILLA CAFE has a health inspection score of 76 out of 100, which is considered good. The restaurant is located at 525 8 AVENUE in the Manhattan neighborhood of San Francisco.

When was VANILLA GORILLA CAFE last inspected?

VANILLA GORILLA CAFE was last inspected on Feb 9, 2026. The restaurant has been inspected 1 time total.

What do health inspection scores mean?

Health inspection scores range from 0-100. Scores of 90-100 are excellent, 70-89 are good, and below 70 need improvement. Inspectors check for food safety violations including proper food storage, cleanliness, and temperature control.