Cafe Grumpy Health Inspection Grade

Coffee/tea · Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10017

A

Current Grade

Current grade

A

Latest score

8

Last inspection

April 10, 2025

Critical / non-critical points

6 / 2

Cafe Grumpy currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on April 10, 2025 found 2 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 8 points.

Latest Violations

1 critical · 1 non-critical

Critical

  • Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

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

April 10, 2025
Date
April 10, 2025
Type
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade
A
Score
8
Critical points
6
Non-critical points
2
Violations
2 (1 critical, 1 non-critical)

Inspection History

5 inspections

Apr 10, 2025

Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

A
2 Violations
1 Critical1 Non-Critical

Jun 13, 2024

Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection

Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

No Grade
2 Violations
1 Critical1 Non-Critical

May 22, 2024

Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

C
8 Violations
3 Critical5 Non-Critical

Dec 7, 2023

Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

No Grade
6 Violations
3 Critical3 Non-Critical

Jul 6, 2022

Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

A
1 Violation
1 Non-Critical

Grade Trend

Cafe Grumpy's most recent graded inspection in April 2025 was a A, after a C in May 2024.

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 Grumpy's latest score: 8

Grade range: A

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cafe Grumpy's current NYC health grade?

Cafe Grumpy currently has a A grade.

When was Cafe Grumpy last inspected?

Cafe Grumpy was last inspected on April 10, 2025.

What was Cafe Grumpy's latest inspection score?

Cafe Grumpy's latest inspection score was 8 points.

How many violations did Cafe Grumpy have in its latest inspection?

Cafe Grumpy had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 1 non-critical violation.

Where is Cafe Grumpy located?

Cafe Grumpy is located at Lexington Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10017.

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: 50010248
Last updated: July 3, 2026