Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
September 25, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
7 / 5
Cafe Grumpy currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on September 25, 2025 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 12 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Non-Critical
- Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Latest Inspection Details
September 25, 2025
- Date
- September 25, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 12
- Critical points
- 7
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 3 (1 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Sep 25, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 21, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 16, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Cafe Grumpy has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: September 2025 and May 2024. Its latest score was 12, slightly higher than its May 2024 score of 8.
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 Grumpy's latest score: 12
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cafe Grumpy's current NYC health grade?
Cafe Grumpy currently has a A grade.
When was Cafe Grumpy last inspected?
Cafe Grumpy was last inspected on September 25, 2025.
What was Cafe Grumpy's latest inspection score?
Cafe Grumpy's latest inspection score was 12 points.
How many violations did Cafe Grumpy have in its latest inspection?
Cafe Grumpy had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Cafe Grumpy located?
Cafe Grumpy is located at 13 Essex Street in Manhattan, NY 10002.
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: 41594856
Last updated: June 26, 2026