Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
May 7, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
11 / 2
Kaafi currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 7, 2025 found 3 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 13 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Non-Critical
- Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Latest Inspection Details
May 7, 2025
- Date
- May 7, 2025
- Type
- Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 13
- Critical points
- 11
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 3 (2 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
May 7, 2025
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 24, 2025
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Kaafi received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in May 2025 with a 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.
Kaafi's latest score: 13
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kaafi's current NYC health grade?
Kaafi currently has a A grade.
When was Kaafi last inspected?
Kaafi was last inspected on May 7, 2025.
What was Kaafi's latest inspection score?
Kaafi's latest inspection score was 13 points.
How many violations did Kaafi have in its latest inspection?
Kaafi had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Kaafi located?
Kaafi is located at 171 Lenox 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: 50156668
Last updated: July 3, 2026