Current Grade
Current grade
Z
Latest score
40
Last inspection
May 18, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
32 / 8
Gotham Cafe currently has a Z grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 18, 2026 found 7 violations, including 4 critical violations, for a total score of 40 points.
Latest Violations
4 critical · 3 non-critical
Critical
- Juice packaged on premises with no or incomplete label, no warning statement
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 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.
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-Critical
- 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.
- 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
May 18, 2026
- Date
- May 18, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- Z
- Score
- 40
- Critical points
- 32
- Non-critical points
- 8
- Violations
- 7 (4 critical, 3 non-critical)
Inspection History
5 inspections
May 18, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 28, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 26, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 3, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Feb 28, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Gotham Cafe has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: August 2025 and February 2024. Its latest score remained 13 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.
Gotham Cafe's latest score: 40
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gotham Cafe's current NYC health grade?
Gotham Cafe currently has a Z grade.
When was Gotham Cafe last inspected?
Gotham Cafe was last inspected on May 18, 2026.
What was Gotham Cafe's latest inspection score?
Gotham Cafe's latest inspection score was 40 points.
How many violations did Gotham Cafe have in its latest inspection?
Gotham Cafe had 7 violations in its latest inspection, including 4 critical violations and 3 non-critical violations.
Where is Gotham Cafe located?
Gotham Cafe is located at 1298 2nd Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10065.
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: 41636931
Last updated: June 26, 2026