Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
18
Last inspection
December 23, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
15 / 3
Rafele currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on December 23, 2025 found 3 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 18 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 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.
Non-Critical
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Latest Inspection Details
December 23, 2025
- Date
- December 23, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 18
- Critical points
- 15
- Non-critical points
- 3
- Violations
- 3 (2 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Dec 23, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 16, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 13, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Rafele received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in January 2024 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.
Rafele's latest score: 18
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rafele's current NYC health grade?
Rafele does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was Rafele last inspected?
Rafele was last inspected on December 23, 2025.
What was Rafele's latest inspection score?
Rafele's latest inspection score was 18 points.
How many violations did Rafele have in its latest inspection?
Rafele had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Rafele located?
Rafele is located at 29 7th Avenue South in Manhattan, NY 10014.
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: 41644212
Last updated: June 26, 2026