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American · 61 West 62nd Street, Manhattan, NY 10023
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
9
Last inspection
September 22, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
7 / 2
The Independent Café currently has an A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on September 22, 2026 found 2 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 9 points.
The Independent Café currently has an A grade.
The Independent Café was last inspected on September 22, 2026.
The Independent Café's latest inspection score was 9 points.
The Independent Café had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 1 non-critical violation.
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: October 30, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
The Independent Café has received an A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: September 2026 and May 2025. Its latest score was 9, slightly higher than its May 2025 score of 7.
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: 9
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →The Independent Café is located at 61 West 62nd Street in Manhattan, NY 10023.
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