CAFFE VITA in Lower East Side
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected May 28, 2026
📍 124 LUDLOW STREET, Manhattan, NY 10002 ·
🍽️ Coffee/Tea
Overview
Caffe Vita on the Lower East Side holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 10 points on its most recent inspection. Across 5 inspections since 2022, the coffee shop has received Grade A on all occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
CAFFE VITA in Lower East Side: Full Inspection History (6 records)
May 28, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 32
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or ...
GRADE A
Jan 14, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 10
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or accepta...
Violations:
05D
May 1, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 17
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.
Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food o...
GRADE A
Apr 11, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
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.
Pesticide not properl...
GRADE A
Mar 23, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
MISBRANDED AND LABELING
Mar 23, 2022
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
MISBRANDED AND LABELING
Violations:
22F
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CAFFE VITA in Lower East Side: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was CAFFE VITA last inspected?
- CAFFE VITA was last inspected on May 28, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 32 points.
- What is CAFFE VITA's current health grade?
- CAFFE VITA currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has CAFFE VITA had?
- CAFFE VITA has 6 health inspections on record from March 2022 through May 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at CAFFE VITA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at CAFFE VITA was 32 points on May 28, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has CAFFE VITA ever received a Grade C?
- No. CAFFE VITA has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.