CAFE GRUMPY in Chinatown Two Bridges
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Sep 25, 2025
📍 13 ESSEX STREET, Manhattan, NY 10002 ·
🍽️ Coffee/Tea
Overview
Cafe Grumpy in Chinatown holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 12 points on its most recent inspection in 2025. Across 3 inspections since 2023, the coffee shop has received Grade A every time, with no emergency closures on record.
3
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
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Grade A Inspections
CAFE GRUMPY in Chinatown Two Bridges: Full Inspection History (3 records)
GRADE A
Sep 25, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodent...
GRADE A
May 21, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 8
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.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment...
GRADE A
May 16, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 undern...
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CAFE GRUMPY in Chinatown Two Bridges: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was CAFE GRUMPY last inspected?
- CAFE GRUMPY was last inspected on September 25, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 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 3 health inspections on record from May 2023 through September 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at CAFE GRUMPY?
- The worst inspection score recorded at CAFE GRUMPY was 13 points on May 16, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has CAFE GRUMPY ever received a Grade C?
- No. CAFE GRUMPY has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.