Current Grade
Current grade
B
Latest score
19
Last inspection
September 19, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
14 / 5
Life Cafe currently has a B grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on September 19, 2025 found 4 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 19 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
- Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
Non-Critical
- 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.
- 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
September 19, 2025
- Date
- September 19, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- B
- Score
- 19
- Critical points
- 14
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 4 (2 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
7 inspections
Sep 19, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 19, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 28, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Action: Establishment re-opened by DOHMH.
Mar 19, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.
Jan 9, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 4, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.
✓ No violations found on this inspection
Apr 21, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Life Cafe has received a B grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: September 2025 and January 2025. Its latest score was 19, lower than its January 2025 score of 23.
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.
Life Cafe's latest score: 19
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Life Cafe's current NYC health grade?
Life Cafe currently has a B grade.
When was Life Cafe last inspected?
Life Cafe was last inspected on September 19, 2025.
What was Life Cafe's latest inspection score?
Life Cafe's latest inspection score was 19 points.
How many violations did Life Cafe have in its latest inspection?
Life Cafe had 4 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Life Cafe located?
Life Cafe is located at 60 West 23rd Street in Manhattan, NY 10010.
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: 50108893
Last updated: July 3, 2026