Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
5
Last inspection
May 15, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
5 / 0
Carol's Cafe currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 15, 2025 found 1 violation, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 5 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 0 non-critical
Critical
- 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 15, 2025
- Date
- May 15, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 5
- Critical points
- 5
- Non-critical points
- 0
- Violations
- 1 (1 critical, 0 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
May 15, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 7, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 1, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Carol's Cafe has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: May 2025 and June 2023. Its latest score was 5, slightly higher than its June 2023 score of 4.
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.
Carol's Cafe's latest score: 5
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carol's Cafe's current NYC health grade?
Carol's Cafe currently has a A grade.
When was Carol's Cafe last inspected?
Carol's Cafe was last inspected on May 15, 2025.
What was Carol's Cafe's latest inspection score?
Carol's Cafe's latest inspection score was 5 points.
How many violations did Carol's Cafe have in its latest inspection?
Carol's Cafe had 1 violation in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 0 non-critical violations.
Where is Carol's Cafe located?
Carol's Cafe is located at 217 East 51st Street in Manhattan, NY 10022.
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: 50060989
Last updated: June 26, 2026