Columbus Cafe Health Inspection Grade
Sandwiches · 556 Columbus Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10024
Current Grade
Current grade
Z
Latest score
23
Last inspection
June 12, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
17 / 6
Columbus Cafe currently has a Z grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on June 12, 2026 found 4 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 23 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
- 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
- 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.
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Latest Inspection Details
June 12, 2026
- Date
- June 12, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- Z
- Score
- 23
- Critical points
- 17
- Non-critical points
- 6
- Violations
- 4 (2 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
5 inspections
Jun 12, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 22, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Feb 27, 2026
Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 11, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jul 9, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Columbus Cafe received a B grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in December 2024 with a score of 25.
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.
Columbus Cafe's latest score: 23
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Columbus Cafe's current NYC health grade?
Columbus Cafe currently has a Z grade.
When was Columbus Cafe last inspected?
Columbus Cafe was last inspected on June 12, 2026.
What was Columbus Cafe's latest inspection score?
Columbus Cafe's latest inspection score was 23 points.
How many violations did Columbus Cafe have in its latest inspection?
Columbus Cafe had 4 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Columbus Cafe located?
Columbus Cafe is located at 556 Columbus Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10024.
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: 41138581
Last updated: June 26, 2026