African · 165 WEST 26 STREET, Manhattan, 10001
Trust Score
scores declining
#1 of 28 african restaurants in Manhattan
Grade changed from C to A (Dec 2025)
Other issues (1)
Top tier — cleaner than 96% of peers
Food safety (6)
Staff member missing required food safety training
Prepared food missing required date or ingredient labels
No evidence of regular pest control measures
Evidence of mice in kitchen or storage areas
Food not cooked to required internal temperature
Hot food below 140°F or cold food above 41°F
Other (4)
P
May 24
B
Nov 24
C
Sep 25
A
Dec 25
Lower score = fewer violations = better
Food safety (4)
Staff member missing required food safety training
Prepared food missing required date or ingredient labels
Evidence of mice in kitchen or storage areas
Food not cooked to required internal temperature
Other (2)
Food safety (3)
Staff member missing required food safety training
Tobacco products sold or given to persons under 21
Food purchased from unlicensed supplier
Other (2)
Food safety (3)
Staff member missing required food safety training
Tobacco products sold or given to persons under 21
Food purchased from unlicensed supplier
Other (2)
Other (1)
Food safety (4)
Evidence of mice in kitchen or storage areas
Hand washing facility not accessible or properly equipped
Toilet facility not maintained or not accessible
Food not cooked to required internal temperature
Other (1)
Food safety (7)
Staff member missing required food safety training
Prepared food missing required date or ingredient labels
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
Evidence of mice in kitchen or storage areas
Hand washing facility not accessible or properly equipped
Food not cooked to required internal temperature
Raw meat stored with ready-to-eat foods
Other (8)
Food safety (7)
Staff member missing required food safety training
Prepared food missing required date or ingredient labels
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
Evidence of mice in kitchen or storage areas
Hand washing facility not accessible or properly equipped
Food not cooked to required internal temperature
Raw meat stored with ready-to-eat foods
Other (8)
Other (1)