Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
10
Last inspection
May 18, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
7 / 3
Belaire Cafe currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 18, 2026 found 2 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 10 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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
May 18, 2026
- Date
- May 18, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 10
- Critical points
- 7
- Non-critical points
- 3
- Violations
- 2 (1 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
May 18, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 28, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 26, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Belaire Cafe has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: May 2026 and January 2025. Its latest score was 10, slightly higher than its January 2025 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.
Belaire Cafe's latest score: 10
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Belaire Cafe's current NYC health grade?
Belaire Cafe currently has a A grade.
When was Belaire Cafe last inspected?
Belaire Cafe was last inspected on May 18, 2026.
What was Belaire Cafe's latest inspection score?
Belaire Cafe's latest inspection score was 10 points.
How many violations did Belaire Cafe have in its latest inspection?
Belaire Cafe had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Belaire Cafe located?
Belaire Cafe is located at 525 East 71st Street in Manhattan, NY 10021.
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: 40391092
Last updated: June 26, 2026