CAFE GRUMPY in Midtown Times Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Dec 5, 2025
📍 200 WEST 39 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10018 ·
🍽️ Coffee/Tea
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🚇 Times Square-42nd Street, Herald Square-34th Street, Penn Station-34th Street
Overview
Cafe Grumpy in Midtown Times Square holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 4 points on its most recent inspection. Across 5 inspections since 2022, the coffee shop has received Grade A on every visit with no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
4
Grade A Inspections
CAFE GRUMPY in Midtown Times Square: Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
Dec 5, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 4
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, o...
GRADE A
Aug 16, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 9
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
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
Mar 21, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 11
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.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unac...
Feb 23, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 20
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nu...
GRADE A
Oct 18, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 9
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.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly...
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CAFE GRUMPY in Midtown Times Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was CAFE GRUMPY last inspected?
- CAFE GRUMPY was last inspected on December 5, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 4 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 5 health inspections on record from October 2022 through December 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 4 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at CAFE GRUMPY?
- The worst inspection score recorded at CAFE GRUMPY was 20 points on February 23, 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?
- No. CAFE GRUMPY has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.