Riverside Cafe Health Inspection Grade
American · 475 Riverside Drive, Manhattan, NY 10115
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
8
Last inspection
July 11, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
6 / 2
Riverside Cafe currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on July 11, 2025 found 2 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 8 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
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
July 11, 2025
- Date
- July 11, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 8
- Critical points
- 6
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 2 (1 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
Jul 11, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 4, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Riverside Cafe has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: July 2025 and April 2024. Its latest score was 8, slightly higher than its April 2024 score of 7.
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.
Riverside Cafe's latest score: 8
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riverside Cafe's current NYC health grade?
Riverside Cafe currently has a A grade.
When was Riverside Cafe last inspected?
Riverside Cafe was last inspected on July 11, 2025.
What was Riverside Cafe's latest inspection score?
Riverside Cafe's latest inspection score was 8 points.
How many violations did Riverside Cafe have in its latest inspection?
Riverside Cafe had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Riverside Cafe located?
Riverside Cafe is located at 475 Riverside Drive in Manhattan, NY 10115.
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: 41685153
Last updated: June 26, 2026