Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
November 7, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
9 / 3
Cafe 55 currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on November 7, 2025 found 2 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 12 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
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
November 7, 2025
- Date
- November 7, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 12
- Critical points
- 9
- Non-critical points
- 3
- Violations
- 2 (1 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Nov 7, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 30, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 21, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Cafe 55 has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: November 2025 and May 2024. Its latest score was 12, slightly higher than its May 2024 score of 9.
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 55's latest score: 12
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cafe 55's current NYC health grade?
Cafe 55 currently has a A grade.
When was Cafe 55 last inspected?
Cafe 55 was last inspected on November 7, 2025.
What was Cafe 55's latest inspection score?
Cafe 55's latest inspection score was 12 points.
How many violations did Cafe 55 have in its latest inspection?
Cafe 55 had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Cafe 55 located?
Cafe 55 is located at 55 Water Street in Manhattan, NY 10041.
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: 50014272
Last updated: June 26, 2026