CAFE AROMA in Hell's Kitchen
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Oct 15, 2025
📍 502 9 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10018 ·
🍽️ American
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🚇 Times Square-42nd Street, Penn Station-34th Street
Overview
Cafe Aroma in Hell's Kitchen holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 10 points on its most recent inspection. The restaurant has maintained Grade A on all 3 of its graded inspections since 2023, with no emergency closures on record.
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Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
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Grade A Inspections
CAFE AROMA in Hell's Kitchen: Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE A
Oct 15, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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.
GRADE A
Apr 10, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 6
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.
Violations:
06C
Aug 31, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 22
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nu...
GRADE A
Jan 5, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or ...
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CAFE AROMA in Hell's Kitchen: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was CAFE AROMA last inspected?
- CAFE AROMA was last inspected on October 15, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 10 points.
- What is CAFE AROMA's current health grade?
- CAFE AROMA currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has CAFE AROMA had?
- CAFE AROMA has 4 health inspections on record from January 2023 through October 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at CAFE AROMA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at CAFE AROMA was 22 points on August 31, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has CAFE AROMA ever received a Grade C?
- No. CAFE AROMA has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.