Cafe Grumpy Health Inspection Grade
Coffee/tea · 435 West 31st Street, Manhattan, NY 10001
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
May 29, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
13 / 0
Cafe Grumpy currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 29, 2025 found 2 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 13 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 0 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.
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Latest Inspection Details
May 29, 2025
- Date
- May 29, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 13
- Critical points
- 13
- Non-critical points
- 0
- Violations
- 2 (2 critical, 0 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
May 29, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 12, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 25, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 24, 2022
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: May 2025 and December 2023. Its latest score was 13, slightly higher than its December 2023 score of 7.
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: 13
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 May 29, 2025.
What was Cafe Grumpy's latest inspection score?
Cafe Grumpy's latest inspection score was 13 points.
How many violations did Cafe Grumpy have in its latest inspection?
Cafe Grumpy had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 0 non-critical violations.
Where is Cafe Grumpy located?
Cafe Grumpy is located at 435 West 31st Street in Manhattan, NY 10001.
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: 50105315
Last updated: June 26, 2026