Current Grade
Current grade
Z
Latest score
43
Last inspection
July 1, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
38 / 5
Ray's Candy Store currently has a Z grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on July 1, 2026 found 10 violations, including 7 critical violations, for a total score of 43 points.
Latest Violations
7 critical · 3 non-critical
Critical
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 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.
- 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.
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
- Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Non-Critical
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 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.
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
July 1, 2026
- Date
- July 1, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- Z
- Score
- 43
- Critical points
- 38
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 10 (7 critical, 3 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Jul 1, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 15, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 16, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 13, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Ray's Candy Store received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in April 2024 with a score of 11.
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.
Ray's Candy Store's latest score: 43
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ray's Candy Store's current NYC health grade?
Ray's Candy Store currently has a Z grade.
When was Ray's Candy Store last inspected?
Ray's Candy Store was last inspected on July 1, 2026.
What was Ray's Candy Store's latest inspection score?
Ray's Candy Store's latest inspection score was 43 points.
How many violations did Ray's Candy Store have in its latest inspection?
Ray's Candy Store had 10 violations in its latest inspection, including 7 critical violations and 3 non-critical violations.
Where is Ray's Candy Store located?
Ray's Candy Store is located at 113th Avenue A in Manhattan, NY 10009.
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: 40563041
Last updated: July 3, 2026