Grade ACoffee/TeaNo recent inspection

Cafe Grumpy

LEXINGTON AVE, Manhattan, 10017

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (1 year ago). Details below.

Last inspected Apr 10, 2025 · New York City health department

Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
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.
Critical
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
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.

Date	Result	Type	Violations
Apr 10, 2025	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	2 (1 critical)
Jun 13, 2024	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection	2 (1 critical)
May 22, 2024	Grade C	Trans Fat / Re-inspection	8 (3 critical)
Dec 7, 2023	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	6 (3 critical)
Jul 6, 2022	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	1

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

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