Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
4
Last inspection
July 29, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
0 / 4
Proper Food currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on July 29, 2025 found 2 violations, for a total score of 4 points.
Latest Violations
0 critical · 2 non-critical
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.
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
July 29, 2025
- Date
- July 29, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 4
- Critical points
- 0
- Non-critical points
- 4
- Violations
- 2 (0 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Jul 29, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 21, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 24, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Proper Food has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: July 2025 and November 2023. Its latest score was 4, slightly higher than its November 2023 score of 2.
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.
Proper Food's latest score: 4
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Proper Food's current NYC health grade?
Proper Food currently has a A grade.
When was Proper Food last inspected?
Proper Food was last inspected on July 29, 2025.
What was Proper Food's latest inspection score?
Proper Food's latest inspection score was 4 points.
How many violations did Proper Food have in its latest inspection?
Proper Food had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 0 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Proper Food located?
Proper Food is located at 555 Madison 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: 50099436
Last updated: June 26, 2026