The Independent Café Health Inspection Grade
American · 61 West 62nd Street, Manhattan, NY 10023
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
7
Last inspection
May 8, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
5 / 2
The Independent Café currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 8, 2025 found 2 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 7 points.
Latest Violations
1 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.
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.
Latest Inspection Details
May 8, 2025
- Date
- May 8, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 7
- Critical points
- 5
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 2 (1 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
May 8, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Sep 19, 2023
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 2, 2023
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
The Independent Café has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: May 2025 and September 2023. Its latest score was 7, lower than its September 2023 score of 12.
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.
The Independent Café's latest score: 7
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Independent Café's current NYC health grade?
The Independent Café currently has a A grade.
When was The Independent Café last inspected?
The Independent Café was last inspected on May 8, 2025.
What was The Independent Café's latest inspection score?
The Independent Café's latest inspection score was 7 points.
How many violations did The Independent Café have in its latest inspection?
The Independent Café had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is The Independent Café located?
The Independent Café is located at 61 West 62nd Street in Manhattan, NY 10023.
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: 50133978
Last updated: July 3, 2026