Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
18
Last inspection
April 29, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
9 / 9
Blue Box Cafe currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on April 29, 2026 found 4 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 18 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 3 non-critical
Critical
- Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Non-Critical
- Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
April 29, 2026
- Date
- April 29, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 18
- Critical points
- 9
- Non-critical points
- 9
- Violations
- 4 (1 critical, 3 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Apr 29, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 7, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 4, 2023
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Blue Box Cafe has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: October 2024 and May 2023. Its latest score was 8, slightly higher than its May 2023 score of 5.
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.
Blue Box Cafe's latest score: 18
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blue Box Cafe's current NYC health grade?
Blue Box Cafe does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was Blue Box Cafe last inspected?
Blue Box Cafe was last inspected on April 29, 2026.
What was Blue Box Cafe's latest inspection score?
Blue Box Cafe's latest inspection score was 18 points.
How many violations did Blue Box Cafe have in its latest inspection?
Blue Box Cafe had 4 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 3 non-critical violations.
Where is Blue Box Cafe located?
Blue Box Cafe is located at 6 East 57th Street in Manhattan, NY 10022.
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: 50134936
Last updated: July 3, 2026