Current Grade
Current grade
Z
Latest score
70
Last inspection
April 16, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
52 / 18
Chill Cafe currently has a Z grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on April 16, 2026 found 12 violations, including 6 critical violations, for a total score of 70 points.
Latest Violations
6 critical · 6 non-critical
Critical
- No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
- Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
- Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
- Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
- Harmful noxious gas or vapor detected. Carbon Monoxide (CO) level exceeds nine (9) ppm
- Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
Non-Critical
- Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
- Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
- Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
- Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
- Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-compostable plastic straws.
- Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Latest Inspection Details
April 16, 2026
- Date
- April 16, 2026
- Type
- Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- Z
- Score
- 70
- Critical points
- 52
- Non-critical points
- 18
- Violations
- 12 (6 critical, 6 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
Apr 16, 2026
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 4, 2026
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Chill Cafe does not yet have enough graded cycle inspections in NYC Open Data to show a grade trend.
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.
Chill Cafe's latest score: 70
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chill Cafe's current NYC health grade?
Chill Cafe currently has a Z grade.
When was Chill Cafe last inspected?
Chill Cafe was last inspected on April 16, 2026.
What was Chill Cafe's latest inspection score?
Chill Cafe's latest inspection score was 70 points.
How many violations did Chill Cafe have in its latest inspection?
Chill Cafe had 12 violations in its latest inspection, including 6 critical violations and 6 non-critical violations.
Where is Chill Cafe located?
Chill Cafe is located at 75 Varick Street in Manhattan, NY 10013.
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: 50154581
Last updated: July 3, 2026