Grade AAmerican

Grace Cafe

572 8 AVENUE, Manhattan, 10018

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (9 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Oct 23, 2025 · New York City health department

Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
Critical
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

Date	Result	Type	Violations
Oct 23, 2025	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	2 (2 critical)
Nov 27, 2024	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	2 (2 critical)
Mar 25, 2024	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	5 (4 critical)
Feb 10, 2023	Grade B	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	3 (3 critical)

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

2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
2×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×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.

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