COLUMBUS CAFE in Upper West Side (Central)
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Feb 27, 2026
📍 556 COLUMBUS AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10024 ·
🍽️ Sandwiches
Overview
Columbus Cafe on the Upper West Side holds a Grade Z from NYC DOHMH, based on 6 inspections between 2022 and 2026. The restaurant previously received Grade A on 2 occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
COLUMBUS CAFE in Upper West Side (Central): Full Inspection History (6 records)
Feb 27, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
GRADE Z
Dec 11, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 27
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
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.
Establishment is...
Jul 9, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 29
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.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
...
GRADE A
Mar 10, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
Failure to display required signage about plastic st...
Mar 10, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability.
Violations:
19-10
GRADE A
Feb 1, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 0
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
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COLUMBUS CAFE in Upper West Side (Central): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was COLUMBUS CAFE last inspected?
- COLUMBUS CAFE was last inspected on February 27, 2026 (Grade Z).
- What is COLUMBUS CAFE's current health grade?
- COLUMBUS CAFE currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many health inspections has COLUMBUS CAFE had?
- COLUMBUS CAFE has 6 health inspections on record from February 2022 through February 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at COLUMBUS CAFE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at COLUMBUS CAFE was 29 points on July 9, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has COLUMBUS CAFE ever received a Grade C?
- No. COLUMBUS CAFE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.