The Way Cafe Health Inspection Grade
Coffee/tea · 1015 Castle Hill Avenue, The Bronx, NY 10472
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
9
Last inspection
March 21, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
5 / 4
The Way Cafe currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on March 21, 2025 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 9 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
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.
- Thawing procedure improper.
Latest Inspection Details
March 21, 2025
- Date
- March 21, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 9
- Critical points
- 5
- Non-critical points
- 4
- Violations
- 3 (1 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
5 inspections
Mar 21, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 21, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 28, 2024
Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 7, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 21, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
The Way Cafe has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: March 2025 and August 2024. Its latest score was 9, slightly higher than its August 2024 score of 8.
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 Way Cafe's latest score: 9
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Way Cafe's current NYC health grade?
The Way Cafe currently has a A grade.
When was The Way Cafe last inspected?
The Way Cafe was last inspected on March 21, 2025.
What was The Way Cafe's latest inspection score?
The Way Cafe's latest inspection score was 9 points.
How many violations did The Way Cafe have in its latest inspection?
The Way Cafe had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is The Way Cafe located?
The Way Cafe is located at 1015 Castle Hill Avenue in The Bronx, NY 10472.
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: 50104718
Last updated: June 26, 2026