Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
December 1, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
9 / 3
Cafe LA Fe currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on December 1, 2025 found 2 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 12 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
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
December 1, 2025
- Date
- December 1, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 12
- Critical points
- 9
- Non-critical points
- 3
- Violations
- 2 (1 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
Dec 1, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 15, 2024
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Cafe LA Fe has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: December 2025 and April 2024. Its latest score was 12, slightly higher than its April 2024 score of 7.
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 LA Fe's latest score: 12
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cafe LA Fe's current NYC health grade?
Cafe LA Fe currently has a A grade.
When was Cafe LA Fe last inspected?
Cafe LA Fe was last inspected on December 1, 2025.
What was Cafe LA Fe's latest inspection score?
Cafe LA Fe's latest inspection score was 12 points.
How many violations did Cafe LA Fe have in its latest inspection?
Cafe LA Fe had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Cafe LA Fe located?
Cafe LA Fe is located at 70 East 1st Street in Manhattan, NY 10003.
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: 50148220
Last updated: July 3, 2026