Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
10
Last inspection
November 7, 2024
Critical / non-critical points
10 / 0
96 Tears currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on November 7, 2024 found 2 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 10 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 0 non-critical
Critical
- Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
November 7, 2024
- Date
- November 7, 2024
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 10
- Critical points
- 10
- Non-critical points
- 0
- Violations
- 2 (2 critical, 0 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
Nov 7, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 7, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
96 Tears has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: November 2024 and March 2023. Its latest score was 10, slightly higher than its March 2023 score of 4.
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.
96 Tears's latest score: 10
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is 96 Tears's current NYC health grade?
96 Tears currently has a A grade.
When was 96 Tears last inspected?
96 Tears was last inspected on November 7, 2024.
What was 96 Tears's latest inspection score?
96 Tears's latest inspection score was 10 points.
How many violations did 96 Tears have in its latest inspection?
96 Tears had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 0 non-critical violations.
Where is 96 Tears located?
96 Tears is located at 110th Avenue A in Manhattan, NY 10009.
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: 41304210
Last updated: June 26, 2026