Cafe Select Health Inspection Grade

Eastern European · 212 Lafayette Street, Manhattan, NY 10012

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Current Grade

Current grade

A

Latest score

13

Last inspection

August 18, 2025

Critical / non-critical points

8 / 5

Cafe Select currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on August 18, 2025 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 13 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

  • Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
  • 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

August 18, 2025
Date
August 18, 2025
Type
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade
A
Score
13
Critical points
8
Non-critical points
5
Violations
3 (1 critical, 2 non-critical)

Inspection History

6 inspections

Aug 18, 2025

Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

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

A
3 Violations
1 Critical2 Non-Critical

Nov 12, 2024

Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

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

No Grade
5 Violations
2 Critical3 Non-Critical

Feb 27, 2023

Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

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

A
2 Violations
1 Critical1 Non-Critical

Feb 16, 2023

Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

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

No Grade
4 Violations
2 Critical2 Non-Critical

Sep 22, 2022

Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection

Action: Establishment re-opened by DOHMH.

C
3 Violations
2 Critical1 Non-Critical

Sep 14, 2022

Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Action: Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.

No Grade
11 Violations
8 Critical3 Non-Critical

Grade Trend

Cafe Select has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: August 2025 and February 2023. Its latest score was 13, slightly higher than its February 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 Select's latest score: 13

Grade range: A

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cafe Select's current NYC health grade?

Cafe Select currently has a A grade.

When was Cafe Select last inspected?

Cafe Select was last inspected on August 18, 2025.

What was Cafe Select's latest inspection score?

Cafe Select's latest inspection score was 13 points.

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

Cafe Select had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.

Where is Cafe Select located?

Cafe Select is located at 212 Lafayette Street in Manhattan, NY 10012.

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: 41337465
Last updated: June 26, 2026