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Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
11
Last inspection
August 18, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
11 / 0
Zef Cafe currently has an A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on August 18, 2026 found 2 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 11 points.
Zef Cafe currently has an A grade.
Zef Cafe was last inspected on August 18, 2026.
Zef Cafe's latest inspection score was 11 points.
Zef Cafe had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 0 non-critical violations.
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: 50055640
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).
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Zef Cafe has received an A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: August 2026 and May 2025. Its latest score was 11, 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.
Zef Cafe's latest score: 11
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Zef Cafe is located at 70 Bowery in Manhattan, NY 10013.
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