Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
June 10, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
7 / 5
Spongies Cafe currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on June 10, 2025 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 12 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- 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
- Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
- Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled DO NOT USE
Latest Inspection Details
June 10, 2025
- Date
- June 10, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 12
- Critical points
- 7
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 3 (1 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Jun 10, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 6, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 9, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 12, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Spongies Cafe has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: June 2025 and January 2024. Its latest score was 12, slightly higher than its January 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.
Spongies Cafe's latest score: 12
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spongies Cafe's current NYC health grade?
Spongies Cafe currently has a A grade.
When was Spongies Cafe last inspected?
Spongies Cafe was last inspected on June 10, 2025.
What was Spongies Cafe's latest inspection score?
Spongies Cafe's latest inspection score was 12 points.
How many violations did Spongies Cafe have in its latest inspection?
Spongies Cafe had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Spongies Cafe located?
Spongies Cafe is located at 121 Baxter Street in Manhattan, NY 10013.
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: 50106928
Last updated: June 26, 2026