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530 7th Avenue
New York, NY, 10018
Hours
(212) 398-8788
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Cafe Metro (38th and 7th Ave)
Verification code: QBNX
Cafe Metro is New York City's favorite restaurant serving breakfast items, soups, salads, sandwiches, wraps, pizza and much more, with delivery and catering options as well.

Verified In:

Recycling/ Waste Management Recycling/ Waste Management
  • Recycling
  • Have recycle bins next to trash bins
  • Recycle all electronic waste (i.e. batteries, cell phones, etc.)
  • Hang a wall display encouraging recycling
  • Food Waste
  • Recycle waste vegetable oil
  • Waste Less
  • Ask customers before giving out take-out utensils
  • Hand dryers in bathroom
  • Staff asks customer before providing receipt
Energy Energy
  • Heating/Air Conditioning
  • Thermostats: Programmable and/or Energy Star thermostats: (% of thermostats)
  • Thermostats: Programmed to shut off when premises close: (% of thermostats)
  • Insulation
  • Weather-Stripping : Weather-strip insulation on external doors
  • Water Heating
  • Water Heater : EnergyStar water heater
  • Dining Area Lighting
  • Compact Fluorescent Bulbs
  • Kitchen Lighting
  • Fluorescent light bulbs (T8 or smaller)
  • Bathroom Lighting
  • Compact Fluorescent Bulbs
  • Occupancy Sensors or Timers
  • Close down sequence
  • Non-Essentials: Non-essential lights and appliances : (including computers, stereos, etc shut off)
Water Water
  • Kitchen
  • Dishwashing Station : Water-saving spray valves (EPA WaterSence labeled or under 1.5 gpm)
  • Dishwashing Station : No continuous flow used to wash the drain trays of the coffee/milk/soda beverage island
  • Appliances : Appliances set to water saving setting
  • Restrooms
  • Faucets : Water saving aerators on faucets: (labeled with EPA Water Sense label)
  • Outdoor Clean-Up
  • Sidewalk Cleanup : Use a broom, rather than a hose, to clear sidewalks, driveways, loading docks and parking lots
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