Cafe on 5th, Sterling Affair Health Inspection Grade
American · 1216 5th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10029
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
7
Last inspection
February 12, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
7 / 0
Cafe on 5th, Sterling Affair currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on February 12, 2026 found 1 violation, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 7 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 0 non-critical
Critical
- Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Latest Inspection Details
February 12, 2026
- Date
- February 12, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 7
- Critical points
- 7
- Non-critical points
- 0
- Violations
- 1 (1 critical, 0 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Feb 12, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 30, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 1, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 22, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Cafe on 5th, Sterling Affair has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: February 2026 and August 2024. Its latest score was 7, lower than its August 2024 score of 13.
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 on 5th, Sterling Affair's latest score: 7
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cafe on 5th, Sterling Affair's current NYC health grade?
Cafe on 5th, Sterling Affair currently has a A grade.
When was Cafe on 5th, Sterling Affair last inspected?
Cafe on 5th, Sterling Affair was last inspected on February 12, 2026.
What was Cafe on 5th, Sterling Affair's latest inspection score?
Cafe on 5th, Sterling Affair's latest inspection score was 7 points.
How many violations did Cafe on 5th, Sterling Affair have in its latest inspection?
Cafe on 5th, Sterling Affair had 1 violation in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 0 non-critical violations.
Where is Cafe on 5th, Sterling Affair located?
Cafe on 5th, Sterling Affair is located at 1216 5th Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10029.
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: 41600011
Last updated: June 26, 2026