Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
2
Last inspection
August 14, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
0 / 2
Cafe Chelsea currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on August 14, 2025 found 1 violation, for a total score of 2 points.
Latest Violations
0 critical · 1 non-critical
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
August 14, 2025
- Date
- August 14, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 2
- Critical points
- 0
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 1 (0 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
Aug 14, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Feb 5, 2024
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Cafe Chelsea has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: August 2025 and February 2024. Its latest score was 2, lower than its February 2024 score of 9.
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 Chelsea's latest score: 2
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cafe Chelsea's current NYC health grade?
Cafe Chelsea currently has a A grade.
When was Cafe Chelsea last inspected?
Cafe Chelsea was last inspected on August 14, 2025.
What was Cafe Chelsea's latest inspection score?
Cafe Chelsea's latest inspection score was 2 points.
How many violations did Cafe Chelsea have in its latest inspection?
Cafe Chelsea had 1 violation in its latest inspection, including 0 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Cafe Chelsea located?
Cafe Chelsea is located at 218 West 23rd Street in Manhattan, NY 10011.
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: 50144307
Last updated: July 3, 2026