Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
7
Last inspection
May 9, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
5 / 2
Zef Cafe currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 9, 2025 found 2 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 7 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
May 9, 2025
- Date
- May 9, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 7
- Critical points
- 5
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 2 (1 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
May 9, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 19, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Sep 28, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Zef Cafe has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: May 2025 and December 2023. Its latest score remained 7 in both inspections.
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.
Zef Cafe's latest score: 7
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zef Cafe's current NYC health grade?
Zef Cafe currently has a A grade.
When was Zef Cafe last inspected?
Zef Cafe was last inspected on May 9, 2025.
What was Zef Cafe's latest inspection score?
Zef Cafe's latest inspection score was 7 points.
How many violations did Zef Cafe have in its latest inspection?
Zef Cafe had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Zef Cafe located?
Zef Cafe is located at 70 Bowery 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: 50055640
Last updated: June 26, 2026