Budapest Cafe Health Inspection Grade
Eastern European · 1631 2nd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10028
Current Grade
Current grade
Z
Latest score
26
Last inspection
June 24, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
19 / 7
Budapest Cafe currently has a Z grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on June 24, 2026 found 6 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 26 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 3 non-critical
Critical
- Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
- 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.
- Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Non-Critical
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 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.
- Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
Latest Inspection Details
June 24, 2026
- Date
- June 24, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- Z
- Score
- 26
- Critical points
- 19
- Non-critical points
- 7
- Violations
- 6 (3 critical, 3 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Jun 24, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 14, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 30, 2025
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jul 29, 2024
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Budapest Cafe received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in January 2025 with a score of 12.
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.
Budapest Cafe's latest score: 26
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Budapest Cafe's current NYC health grade?
Budapest Cafe currently has a Z grade.
When was Budapest Cafe last inspected?
Budapest Cafe was last inspected on June 24, 2026.
What was Budapest Cafe's latest inspection score?
Budapest Cafe's latest inspection score was 26 points.
How many violations did Budapest Cafe have in its latest inspection?
Budapest Cafe had 6 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 3 non-critical violations.
Where is Budapest Cafe located?
Budapest Cafe is located at 1631 2nd Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10028.
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: 50149461
Last updated: July 3, 2026