Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
24
Last inspection
March 12, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
22 / 2
Cafe China currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on March 12, 2026 found 5 violations, including 4 critical violations, for a total score of 24 points.
Latest Violations
4 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
- Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.
- Meat, fish, molluscan shellfish, unpasteurized raw shell eggs, poultry or other TCS offered or served raw or undercooked and written notice not provided to consumer.
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Non-Critical
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
March 12, 2026
- Date
- March 12, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 24
- Critical points
- 22
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 5 (4 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Mar 12, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 19, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jul 13, 2023
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Cafe China has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: November 2024 and July 2023. Its latest score was 12, slightly higher than its July 2023 score of 11.
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 China's latest score: 24
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cafe China's current NYC health grade?
Cafe China does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was Cafe China last inspected?
Cafe China was last inspected on March 12, 2026.
What was Cafe China's latest inspection score?
Cafe China's latest inspection score was 24 points.
How many violations did Cafe China have in its latest inspection?
Cafe China had 5 violations in its latest inspection, including 4 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Cafe China located?
Cafe China is located at 59 West 37th Street 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: 50112960
Last updated: July 3, 2026