Cafe Grumpy Health Inspection Grade

Coffee/tea · Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10017

A

Current Grade

Current grade

A

Latest score

8

Last inspection

April 10, 2025

Critical / non-critical points

6 / 2

Cafe Grumpy currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on April 10, 2025 found 2 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 8 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

April 10, 2025
Date
April 10, 2025
Type
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade
A
Score
8
Critical points
6
Non-critical points
2
Violations
2 (1 critical, 1 non-critical)

Inspection History

5 inspections

Apr 10, 2025

Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

A
2 Violations
1 Critical1 Non-Critical

Jun 13, 2024

Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection

Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

No Grade
2 Violations
1 Critical1 Non-Critical

May 22, 2024

Inspection Type: Trans Fat / Re-inspection

Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

No Grade
8 Violations
3 Critical5 Non-Critical

Dec 7, 2023

Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

No Grade
6 Violations
3 Critical3 Non-Critical

Jul 6, 2022

Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

A
1 Violation
1 Non-Critical

Grade Trend

Cafe Grumpy has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: April 2025 and July 2022. Its latest score was 8, slightly higher than its July 2022 score of 2.

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: 8

Grade range: A

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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 April 10, 2025.

What was Cafe Grumpy's latest inspection score?

Cafe Grumpy's latest inspection score was 8 points.

How many violations did Cafe Grumpy have in its latest inspection?

Cafe Grumpy had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 1 non-critical violation.

Where is Cafe Grumpy located?

Cafe Grumpy is located at Lexington Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10017.

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: 50010248
Last updated: June 26, 2026