BLUE BOX CAFE in Midtown Times Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Apr 29, 2026
📍 6 EAST 57 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10022 ·
🍽️ American
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🚇 Lexington Ave-59th Street
Overview
Blue Box Cafe in Midtown Manhattan holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 8 points on its most recent inspection in 2024. The restaurant has maintained Grade A across both inspections on record since 2023, with no emergency closures.
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Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
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Grade A Inspections
BLUE BOX CAFE in Midtown Times Square: Full Inspection History (3 records)
Apr 29, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 18
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to preven...
Violations:
08B
GRADE A
Oct 7, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 8
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility...
GRADE A
May 4, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 5
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.
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
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BLUE BOX CAFE in Midtown Times Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was BLUE BOX CAFE last inspected?
- BLUE BOX CAFE was last inspected on April 29, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 18 points.
- What is BLUE BOX CAFE's current health grade?
- BLUE BOX CAFE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has BLUE BOX CAFE had?
- BLUE BOX CAFE has 3 health inspections on record from May 2023 through April 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at BLUE BOX CAFE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at BLUE BOX CAFE was 18 points on April 29, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has BLUE BOX CAFE ever received a Grade C?
- No. BLUE BOX CAFE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.