Claires Kitchen Cafe Health Inspection Grade
Coffee/tea · 19 Saint Nicholas Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10026
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
April 11, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
12 / 0
Claires Kitchen Cafe currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on April 11, 2025 found 2 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 12 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 0 non-critical
Critical
- Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
- Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Latest Inspection Details
April 11, 2025
- Date
- April 11, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 12
- Critical points
- 12
- Non-critical points
- 0
- Violations
- 2 (2 critical, 0 non-critical)
Inspection History
5 inspections
Apr 11, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 26, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Feb 6, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 16, 2023
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 18, 2023
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Claires Kitchen Cafe has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: April 2025 and June 2024. Its latest score was 12, lower than its June 2024 score of 13.
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.
Claires Kitchen Cafe's latest score: 12
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Claires Kitchen Cafe's current NYC health grade?
Claires Kitchen Cafe currently has a A grade.
When was Claires Kitchen Cafe last inspected?
Claires Kitchen Cafe was last inspected on April 11, 2025.
What was Claires Kitchen Cafe's latest inspection score?
Claires Kitchen Cafe's latest inspection score was 12 points.
How many violations did Claires Kitchen Cafe have in its latest inspection?
Claires Kitchen Cafe had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 0 non-critical violations.
Where is Claires Kitchen Cafe located?
Claires Kitchen Cafe is located at 19 Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10026.
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: 50123726
Last updated: July 3, 2026