Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
June 22, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
13 / 0
Pause Cafe currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on June 22, 2026 found 2 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 13 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 0 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.
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Latest Inspection Details
June 22, 2026
- Date
- June 22, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 13
- Critical points
- 13
- Non-critical points
- 0
- Violations
- 2 (2 critical, 0 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Jun 22, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 13, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 17, 2024
Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 17, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Pause Cafe received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in June 2026 with a score of 13.
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.
Pause Cafe's latest score: 13
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pause Cafe's current NYC health grade?
Pause Cafe currently has a A grade.
When was Pause Cafe last inspected?
Pause Cafe was last inspected on June 22, 2026.
What was Pause Cafe's latest inspection score?
Pause Cafe's latest inspection score was 13 points.
How many violations did Pause Cafe have in its latest inspection?
Pause Cafe had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 0 non-critical violations.
Where is Pause Cafe located?
Pause Cafe is located at 3 Clinton Sreet in Manhattan, NY.
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: 41543970
Last updated: June 26, 2026