Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
11
Last inspection
June 25, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
8 / 3
Cafe 2 currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on June 25, 2025 found 2 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 11 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
- Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Latest Inspection Details
June 25, 2025
- Date
- June 25, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 11
- Critical points
- 8
- Non-critical points
- 3
- Violations
- 2 (1 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Jun 25, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 2, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 2, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Cafe 2 has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: June 2025 and April 2024. Its latest score was 11, lower than its April 2024 score of 12.
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 2's latest score: 11
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cafe 2's current NYC health grade?
Cafe 2 currently has a A grade.
When was Cafe 2 last inspected?
Cafe 2 was last inspected on June 25, 2025.
What was Cafe 2's latest inspection score?
Cafe 2's latest inspection score was 11 points.
How many violations did Cafe 2 have in its latest inspection?
Cafe 2 had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Cafe 2 located?
Cafe 2 is located at 11 West 53rd Street in Manhattan, NY 10019.
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: 50006345
Last updated: June 26, 2026