Current Grade
Current grade
Z
Latest score
49
Last inspection
April 13, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
37 / 12
Plate of Cake currently has a Z grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on April 13, 2026 found 6 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 49 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 3 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
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.
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- Food Protection Certificate not available for inspection
Latest Inspection Details
April 13, 2026
- Date
- April 13, 2026
- Type
- Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- Z
- Score
- 49
- Critical points
- 37
- Non-critical points
- 12
- Violations
- 6 (3 critical, 3 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
Apr 13, 2026
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 6, 2025
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Plate of Cake 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.
Plate of Cake's latest score: 49
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Plate of Cake's current NYC health grade?
Plate of Cake currently has a Z grade.
When was Plate of Cake last inspected?
Plate of Cake was last inspected on April 13, 2026.
What was Plate of Cake's latest inspection score?
Plate of Cake's latest inspection score was 49 points.
How many violations did Plate of Cake have in its latest inspection?
Plate of Cake had 6 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 3 non-critical violations.
Where is Plate of Cake located?
Plate of Cake is located at 1966 3rd Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10029.
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: 50165244
Last updated: July 3, 2026