CAFECITO in Lower East Side
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jun 3, 2026
Overview
Cafecito on the Lower East Side holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 10 points on its most recent inspection in 2024. Across 5 inspections since 2023, the coffee shop has maintained Grade A on all occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
4
Grade A Inspections
CAFECITO in Lower East Side: Full Inspection History (7 records)
GRADE A
Jun 3, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 10
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
Apr 28, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 21
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.
Violations:
02G
GRADE A
Dec 18, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
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.
Food contact surface n...
GRADE A
Dec 20, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
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.
Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-comp...
Dec 20, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-compostable plastic straws.
Violations:
19-07
GRADE A
Jul 28, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 10
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.
Violations:
03A
Jul 12, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 14
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 nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include ho...
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CAFECITO in Lower East Side: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was CAFECITO last inspected?
- CAFECITO was last inspected on June 3, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 10 points.
- What is CAFECITO's current health grade?
- CAFECITO currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has CAFECITO had?
- CAFECITO has 7 health inspections on record from July 2023 through June 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 4 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at CAFECITO?
- The worst inspection score recorded at CAFECITO was 21 points on April 28, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has CAFECITO ever received a Grade C?
- No. CAFECITO has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.