The Met Museum-Balcony Cafe & Lounge Health Inspection Grade
American · 1000 5th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10028
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
May 15, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
8 / 5
The Met Museum-Balcony Cafe & Lounge currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 15, 2025 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 13 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
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.
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Latest Inspection Details
May 15, 2025
- Date
- May 15, 2025
- Type
- Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 13
- Critical points
- 8
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 3 (1 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
May 15, 2025
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 20, 2025
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
The Met Museum-Balcony Cafe & Lounge received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in May 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.
The Met Museum-Balcony Cafe & Lounge's latest score: 13
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Met Museum-Balcony Cafe & Lounge's current NYC health grade?
The Met Museum-Balcony Cafe & Lounge currently has a A grade.
When was The Met Museum-Balcony Cafe & Lounge last inspected?
The Met Museum-Balcony Cafe & Lounge was last inspected on May 15, 2025.
What was The Met Museum-Balcony Cafe & Lounge's latest inspection score?
The Met Museum-Balcony Cafe & Lounge's latest inspection score was 13 points.
How many violations did The Met Museum-Balcony Cafe & Lounge have in its latest inspection?
The Met Museum-Balcony Cafe & Lounge had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is The Met Museum-Balcony Cafe & Lounge located?
The Met Museum-Balcony Cafe & Lounge is located at 1000 5th Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10028.
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: 50150406
Last updated: July 3, 2026