CAFE GRUMPY in Manhattan
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Apr 10, 2025
📍 LEXINGTON AVE, Manhattan, NY 10017 ·
🍽️ Coffee/Tea
Overview
Cafe Grumpy on Lexington Avenue holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH with an inspection score of 8 points. Across 7 inspections since 2022, the coffee shop has earned Grade A twice and received one Grade C result, with no emergency closures on record.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
CAFE GRUMPY in Manhattan: Full Inspection History (7 records)
GRADE A
Apr 10, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 8
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.
Anti-siphonage or back...
Jun 13, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection
Score: 13
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.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditio...
GRADE C
May 22, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 51
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.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive ...
May 22, 2024
— Trans Fat / Re-inspection
The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitat...
May 22, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eg...
Dec 7, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 32
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
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 food...
GRADE A
Jul 6, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 2
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.
Violations:
10F
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CAFE GRUMPY in Manhattan: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was CAFE GRUMPY last inspected?
- CAFE GRUMPY was last inspected on April 10, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 8 points.
- What is CAFE GRUMPY's current health grade?
- CAFE GRUMPY currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has CAFE GRUMPY had?
- CAFE GRUMPY has 7 health inspections on record from July 2022 through April 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at CAFE GRUMPY?
- The worst inspection score recorded at CAFE GRUMPY was 51 points on May 22, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has CAFE GRUMPY ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. CAFE GRUMPY has received a Grade C on 1 inspection. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.