Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
August 20, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
11 / 2
Cafe Grumpy currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on August 20, 2025 found 3 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 13 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
- 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
August 20, 2025
- Date
- August 20, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 13
- Critical points
- 11
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 3 (2 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Aug 20, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 25, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 18, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 16, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Cafe Grumpy has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: August 2025 and December 2023. Its latest score was 13, slightly higher than its December 2023 score of 11.
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.
Cafe Grumpy's latest score: 13
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cafe Grumpy's current NYC health grade?
Cafe Grumpy currently has a A grade.
When was Cafe Grumpy last inspected?
Cafe Grumpy was last inspected on August 20, 2025.
What was Cafe Grumpy's latest inspection score?
Cafe Grumpy's latest inspection score was 13 points.
How many violations did Cafe Grumpy have in its latest inspection?
Cafe Grumpy had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Cafe Grumpy located?
Cafe Grumpy is located at 383 7th Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11215.
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: 41412502
Last updated: June 26, 2026