Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
May 13, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
9 / 3
Morning Star Cafe currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 13, 2026 found 2 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 12 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 1 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.
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.
Latest Inspection Details
May 13, 2026
- Date
- May 13, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 12
- Critical points
- 9
- Non-critical points
- 3
- Violations
- 2 (1 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
May 13, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 8, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 17, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 13, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Morning Star Cafe has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: May 2026 and August 2025. Its latest score was 12, slightly higher than its August 2025 score of 8.
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.
Morning Star Cafe's latest score: 12
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Morning Star Cafe's current NYC health grade?
Morning Star Cafe currently has a A grade.
When was Morning Star Cafe last inspected?
Morning Star Cafe was last inspected on May 13, 2026.
What was Morning Star Cafe's latest inspection score?
Morning Star Cafe's latest inspection score was 12 points.
How many violations did Morning Star Cafe have in its latest inspection?
Morning Star Cafe had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Morning Star Cafe located?
Morning Star Cafe is located at 949 2nd Avenue 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: 40609590
Last updated: June 26, 2026