Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
July 15, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
6 / 7
Cafe Luce currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on July 15, 2025 found 4 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 13 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 3 non-critical
Critical
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Non-Critical
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- Thawing procedure improper.
- 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
July 15, 2025
- Date
- July 15, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 13
- Critical points
- 6
- Non-critical points
- 7
- Violations
- 4 (1 critical, 3 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Jul 15, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 16, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 21, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 8, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Cafe Luce has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: July 2025 and November 2023. Its latest score remained 13 in both inspections.
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 Luce's latest score: 13
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cafe Luce's current NYC health grade?
Cafe Luce currently has a A grade.
When was Cafe Luce last inspected?
Cafe Luce was last inspected on July 15, 2025.
What was Cafe Luce's latest inspection score?
Cafe Luce's latest inspection score was 13 points.
How many violations did Cafe Luce have in its latest inspection?
Cafe Luce had 4 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 3 non-critical violations.
Where is Cafe Luce located?
Cafe Luce is located at 235 East 53rd Street in Manhattan, NY 10022.
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: 50108991
Last updated: July 3, 2026