COSMIC CAT CAFE in East Village
⚠️ This facility has been closed 1 time by the NYC Health Department
CLOSED
Last inspected Feb 9, 2026
📍 170 EAST 2 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10009 ·
🍽️ Coffee/Tea
Overview
Cosmic Cat Cafe in the East Village holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH with a score of 10 points. However, the restaurant experienced 1 emergency closure since inspections began in 2022, and has received a Grade C on 1 of its 12 inspections over that period.
12
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Closure
1
Grade A Inspection
COSMIC CAT CAFE in East Village: Emergency Closures (1)
COSMIC CAT CAFE in East Village: Full Inspection History (12 records)
🚫 CLOSURE
Feb 9, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 71
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.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and fo...
Feb 9, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
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...
Dec 16, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 17
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility...
Dec 16, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 17
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility...
Dec 16, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 17
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility...
GRADE A
Sep 5, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 10
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Sep 5, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Mar 5, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 17
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Toilet facility...
Mar 5, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
Nov 3, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Score: 7
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or no...
GRADE C
Oct 17, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 38
Written Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) approved by the Department for refillable, reusable containers not available at the time of inspection. Container construction improper
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Sep 26, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 92
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
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 pu...
COSMIC CAT CAFE in East Village: News Coverage (1)
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COSMIC CAT CAFE in East Village: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was COSMIC CAT CAFE last inspected?
- COSMIC CAT CAFE was last inspected on February 9, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 71 points.
- What is COSMIC CAT CAFE's current health grade?
- COSMIC CAT CAFE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has COSMIC CAT CAFE been closed by NYC Health?
- COSMIC CAT CAFE has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 1 time. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has COSMIC CAT CAFE had?
- COSMIC CAT CAFE has 12 health inspections on record from September 2022 through February 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at COSMIC CAT CAFE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at COSMIC CAT CAFE was 92 points on September 26, 2022. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.