Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
April 2, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
11 / 2
Cafe 53 currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on April 2, 2025 found 3 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 13 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
- 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
- Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Latest Inspection Details
April 2, 2025
- Date
- April 2, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 13
- Critical points
- 11
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 3 (2 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Apr 2, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 28, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 26, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 18, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Cafe 53 has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: April 2025 and March 2024. Its latest score remained 13 in both inspections.
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 53's latest score: 13
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cafe 53's current NYC health grade?
Cafe 53 currently has a A grade.
When was Cafe 53 last inspected?
Cafe 53 was last inspected on April 2, 2025.
What was Cafe 53's latest inspection score?
Cafe 53's latest inspection score was 13 points.
How many violations did Cafe 53 have in its latest inspection?
Cafe 53 had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Cafe 53 located?
Cafe 53 is located at 1301st Avenue Of Th Amer in Manhattan, NY.
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: 50066463
Last updated: June 26, 2026