Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
September 30, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
10 / 3
Smiley Coffee currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on September 30, 2025 found 2 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 13 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Non-Critical
- 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 30, 2025
- Date
- September 30, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 13
- Critical points
- 10
- Non-critical points
- 3
- Violations
- 2 (1 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
Sep 30, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 26, 2025
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Smiley Coffee received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in September 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.
Smiley Coffee's latest score: 13
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Smiley Coffee's current NYC health grade?
Smiley Coffee currently has a A grade.
When was Smiley Coffee last inspected?
Smiley Coffee was last inspected on September 30, 2025.
What was Smiley Coffee's latest inspection score?
Smiley Coffee's latest inspection score was 13 points.
How many violations did Smiley Coffee have in its latest inspection?
Smiley Coffee had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Smiley Coffee located?
Smiley Coffee is located at 138 Ludlow Street in Manhattan, NY 10002.
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: 50173466
Last updated: July 3, 2026