Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
10
Last inspection
October 15, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
7 / 3
Cafe Aroma currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on October 15, 2025 found 2 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 10 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Non-Critical
- 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
October 15, 2025
- Date
- October 15, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 10
- Critical points
- 7
- Non-critical points
- 3
- Violations
- 2 (1 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Oct 15, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 10, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 31, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 5, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Cafe Aroma has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: October 2025 and April 2024. Its latest score was 10, slightly higher than its April 2024 score of 6.
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.
Cafe Aroma's latest score: 10
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cafe Aroma's current NYC health grade?
Cafe Aroma currently has a A grade.
When was Cafe Aroma last inspected?
Cafe Aroma was last inspected on October 15, 2025.
What was Cafe Aroma's latest inspection score?
Cafe Aroma's latest inspection score was 10 points.
How many violations did Cafe Aroma have in its latest inspection?
Cafe Aroma had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Cafe Aroma located?
Cafe Aroma is located at 502 9th Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10018.
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: 50108114
Last updated: July 3, 2026