Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
24
Last inspection
August 18, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
21 / 3
Cafe Katja currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on August 18, 2026 found 6 violations, including 4 critical violations, for a total score of 24 points.
Latest Violations
4 critical · 2 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.
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
- Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
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.
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Latest Inspection Details
August 18, 2026
- Date
- August 18, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 24
- Critical points
- 21
- Non-critical points
- 3
- Violations
- 6 (4 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
Aug 18, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 17, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Cafe Katja received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in December 2024 with a 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 Katja's latest score: 24
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cafe Katja's current NYC health grade?
Cafe Katja does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was Cafe Katja last inspected?
Cafe Katja was last inspected on August 18, 2026.
What was Cafe Katja's latest inspection score?
Cafe Katja's latest inspection score was 24 points.
How many violations did Cafe Katja have in its latest inspection?
Cafe Katja had 6 violations in its latest inspection, including 4 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Cafe Katja located?
Cafe Katja is located at 79 Orchard Street in Manhattan, NY 10002.
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: 41286452
Last updated: August 24, 2026