Russ & Daughters Cafe Health Inspection Grade
American · 127 Orchard Street, Manhattan, NY 10002
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
11
Last inspection
December 29, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
7 / 4
Russ & Daughters Cafe currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on December 29, 2025 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 11 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
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
December 29, 2025
- Date
- December 29, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 11
- Critical points
- 7
- Non-critical points
- 4
- Violations
- 3 (1 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Dec 29, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 27, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 2, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Feb 10, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Russ & Daughters Cafe has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: December 2025 and August 2024. Its latest score was 11, slightly higher than its August 2024 score of 9.
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.
Russ & Daughters Cafe's latest score: 11
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Russ & Daughters Cafe's current NYC health grade?
Russ & Daughters Cafe currently has a A grade.
When was Russ & Daughters Cafe last inspected?
Russ & Daughters Cafe was last inspected on December 29, 2025.
What was Russ & Daughters Cafe's latest inspection score?
Russ & Daughters Cafe's latest inspection score was 11 points.
How many violations did Russ & Daughters Cafe have in its latest inspection?
Russ & Daughters Cafe had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Russ & Daughters Cafe located?
Russ & Daughters Cafe is located at 127 Orchard Street in Manhattan, NY 10002.
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: 50009513
Last updated: June 26, 2026