5C CAFE & CULTURAL CENTER in East Village
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Nov 5, 2025
📍 68 AVENUE C, Manhattan, NY 10009 ·
🍽️ Coffee/Tea
Overview
5C Cafe & Cultural Center in the East Village holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 9 points on its most recent inspection. Across 3 inspections from 2023 to 2025, the restaurant has received Grade A both times it was graded, with no emergency closures on record.
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Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
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Grade A Inspections
5C CAFE & CULTURAL CENTER in East Village: Full Inspection History (3 records)
Nov 5, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking st...
GRADE A
Nov 5, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 9
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
Violations:
04J
GRADE A
May 19, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 5
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Violations:
10G
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5C CAFE & CULTURAL CENTER in East Village: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was 5C CAFE & CULTURAL CENTER last inspected?
- 5C CAFE & CULTURAL CENTER was last inspected on November 5, 2025 (Grade A).
- What is 5C CAFE & CULTURAL CENTER's current health grade?
- 5C CAFE & CULTURAL CENTER currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has 5C CAFE & CULTURAL CENTER had?
- 5C CAFE & CULTURAL CENTER has 3 health inspections on record from May 2023 through November 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at 5C CAFE & CULTURAL CENTER?
- The worst inspection score recorded at 5C CAFE & CULTURAL CENTER was 9 points on November 5, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has 5C CAFE & CULTURAL CENTER ever received a Grade C?
- No. 5C CAFE & CULTURAL CENTER has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.