Barnes & Noble Cafe Health Inspection Grade
Coffee/tea · 555 5th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10017
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
8
Last inspection
October 8, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
6 / 2
Barnes & Noble Cafe currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on October 8, 2025 found 2 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 8 points.
Latest Violations
1 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.
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
October 8, 2025
- Date
- October 8, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 8
- Critical points
- 6
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 2 (1 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Oct 8, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 8, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 24, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Barnes & Noble Cafe has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: October 2025 and May 2024. Its latest score was 8, slightly higher than its May 2024 score of 5.
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.
Barnes & Noble Cafe's latest score: 8
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barnes & Noble Cafe's current NYC health grade?
Barnes & Noble Cafe currently has a A grade.
When was Barnes & Noble Cafe last inspected?
Barnes & Noble Cafe was last inspected on October 8, 2025.
What was Barnes & Noble Cafe's latest inspection score?
Barnes & Noble Cafe's latest inspection score was 8 points.
How many violations did Barnes & Noble Cafe have in its latest inspection?
Barnes & Noble Cafe had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Barnes & Noble Cafe located?
Barnes & Noble Cafe is located at 555 5th Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10017.
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: 41150133
Last updated: June 26, 2026