Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
December 23, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
7 / 5
Candle Cafe currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on December 23, 2025 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 12 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Non-Critical
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 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
December 23, 2025
- Date
- December 23, 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
2 inspections
Dec 23, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jul 18, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Candle Cafe has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: December 2025 and July 2024. Its latest score remained 12 in both inspections.
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.
Candle Cafe's latest score: 12
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Candle Cafe's current NYC health grade?
Candle Cafe currently has a A grade.
When was Candle Cafe last inspected?
Candle Cafe was last inspected on December 23, 2025.
What was Candle Cafe's latest inspection score?
Candle Cafe's latest inspection score was 12 points.
How many violations did Candle Cafe have in its latest inspection?
Candle Cafe had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Candle Cafe located?
Candle Cafe is located at 386 3rd Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10016.
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: 40399372
Last updated: June 26, 2026