RETHINK FOOD @ CHEFSCAPE in Greenwich Village
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jan 15, 2026
📍 116 WEST HOUSTON STREET, Manhattan, NY 10012 ·
🍽️ American
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🚇 Houston Street, West 4th Street, Prince Street
Overview
Rethink Food @ Chefscape in Greenwich Village holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 12 points on its most recent inspection. The restaurant has maintained Grade A on both of its graded inspections since 2024, with no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
RETHINK FOOD @ CHEFSCAPE in Greenwich Village: Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
Jan 15, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Violations:
02B
Dec 5, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 37
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperatur...
Dec 5, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
Violations:
28-01
GRADE A
Sep 5, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 11
Thawing procedure improper.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Food contact surface not properly wash...
Apr 30, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 25
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where requ...
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RETHINK FOOD @ CHEFSCAPE in Greenwich Village: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was RETHINK FOOD @ CHEFSCAPE last inspected?
- RETHINK FOOD @ CHEFSCAPE was last inspected on January 15, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is RETHINK FOOD @ CHEFSCAPE's current health grade?
- RETHINK FOOD @ CHEFSCAPE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has RETHINK FOOD @ CHEFSCAPE had?
- RETHINK FOOD @ CHEFSCAPE has 5 health inspections on record from April 2024 through January 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at RETHINK FOOD @ CHEFSCAPE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at RETHINK FOOD @ CHEFSCAPE was 37 points on December 5, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has RETHINK FOOD @ CHEFSCAPE ever received a Grade C?
- No. RETHINK FOOD @ CHEFSCAPE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.