Current Grade
Current grade
B
Latest score
22
Last inspection
October 22, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
16 / 6
Comic Strip Live currently has a B grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on October 22, 2025 found 4 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 22 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
- 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
- Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Latest Inspection Details
October 22, 2025
- Date
- October 22, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- B
- Score
- 22
- Critical points
- 16
- Non-critical points
- 6
- Violations
- 4 (2 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
Oct 22, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 31, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Comic Strip Live received a B grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in October 2025 with a score of 22.
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.
Comic Strip Live's latest score: 22
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Comic Strip Live's current NYC health grade?
Comic Strip Live currently has a B grade.
When was Comic Strip Live last inspected?
Comic Strip Live was last inspected on October 22, 2025.
What was Comic Strip Live's latest inspection score?
Comic Strip Live's latest inspection score was 22 points.
How many violations did Comic Strip Live have in its latest inspection?
Comic Strip Live had 4 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Comic Strip Live located?
Comic Strip Live is located at 1568 2nd Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10028.
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: 40823209
Last updated: June 26, 2026