Current Grade
Current grade
N
Latest score
18
Last inspection
April 25, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
12 / 6
Cafe Aroma currently has a N grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on April 25, 2025 found 5 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 18 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 3 non-critical
Critical
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Non-Critical
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- Workplace SFAA policy not prominently posted in workplace.
- Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
Latest Inspection Details
April 25, 2025
- Date
- April 25, 2025
- Type
- Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N
- Score
- 18
- Critical points
- 12
- Non-critical points
- 6
- Violations
- 5 (2 critical, 3 non-critical)
Inspection History
1 inspection
Apr 25, 2025
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Cafe Aroma does not yet have enough graded cycle inspections in NYC Open Data to show a grade trend.
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: 18
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cafe Aroma's current NYC health grade?
Cafe Aroma currently has a N grade.
When was Cafe Aroma last inspected?
Cafe Aroma was last inspected on April 25, 2025.
What was Cafe Aroma's latest inspection score?
Cafe Aroma's latest inspection score was 18 points.
How many violations did Cafe Aroma have in its latest inspection?
Cafe Aroma had 5 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 3 non-critical violations.
Where is Cafe Aroma located?
Cafe Aroma is located at 500 West 25th Street in Manhattan, NY 10001.
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: 50164188
Last updated: July 3, 2026