Alex Cafe & Deli Health Inspection Grade
Sandwiches · 421 East 72nd Street, Manhattan, NY 10021
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
10
Last inspection
January 9, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
10 / 0
Alex Cafe & Deli currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on January 9, 2026 found 2 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 10 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 0 non-critical
Critical
- Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Latest Inspection Details
January 9, 2026
- Date
- January 9, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 10
- Critical points
- 10
- Non-critical points
- 0
- Violations
- 2 (2 critical, 0 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
Jan 9, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 30, 2025
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Alex Cafe & Deli received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in January 2026 with a score of 10.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Alex Cafe & Deli's latest score: 10
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alex Cafe & Deli's current NYC health grade?
Alex Cafe & Deli currently has a A grade.
When was Alex Cafe & Deli last inspected?
Alex Cafe & Deli was last inspected on January 9, 2026.
What was Alex Cafe & Deli's latest inspection score?
Alex Cafe & Deli's latest inspection score was 10 points.
How many violations did Alex Cafe & Deli have in its latest inspection?
Alex Cafe & Deli had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 0 non-critical violations.
Where is Alex Cafe & Deli located?
Alex Cafe & Deli is located at 421 East 72nd Street in Manhattan, NY 10021.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50165240
Last updated: July 3, 2026