Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
4
Last inspection
May 22, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
0 / 4
Red & Black Cafe currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 22, 2026 found 2 violations, for a total score of 4 points.
Latest Violations
0 critical · 2 non-critical
Non-Critical
- Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
- 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 22, 2026
- Date
- May 22, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 4
- Critical points
- 0
- Non-critical points
- 4
- Violations
- 2 (0 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
May 22, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Feb 11, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 16, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Red & Black Cafe has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: May 2026 and February 2025. Its latest score was 4, lower than its February 2025 score of 12.
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.
Red & Black Cafe's latest score: 4
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Red & Black Cafe's current NYC health grade?
Red & Black Cafe currently has a A grade.
When was Red & Black Cafe last inspected?
Red & Black Cafe was last inspected on May 22, 2026.
What was Red & Black Cafe's latest inspection score?
Red & Black Cafe's latest inspection score was 4 points.
How many violations did Red & Black Cafe have in its latest inspection?
Red & Black Cafe had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 0 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Red & Black Cafe located?
Red & Black Cafe is located at 21-23 21st Avenue in Queens, NY 11105.
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: 50017776
Last updated: June 26, 2026