Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
10
Last inspection
March 31, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
7 / 3
Bono's Cafe currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on March 31, 2026 found 2 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 10 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
March 31, 2026
- Date
- March 31, 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
4 inspections
Mar 31, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Sep 10, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jul 18, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 12, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Bono's Cafe's most recent graded inspection in March 2026 was a A, after a B in September 2025.
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.
Bono's Cafe's latest score: 10
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bono's Cafe's current NYC health grade?
Bono's Cafe currently has a A grade.
When was Bono's Cafe last inspected?
Bono's Cafe was last inspected on March 31, 2026.
What was Bono's Cafe's latest inspection score?
Bono's Cafe's latest inspection score was 10 points.
How many violations did Bono's Cafe have in its latest inspection?
Bono's Cafe had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Bono's Cafe located?
Bono's Cafe is located at 35 East 28th Street in Manhattan, NY 10016.
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: 40581729
Last updated: June 26, 2026