EFFY'S CAFE in Upper West Side (Central)
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Apr 16, 2026
📍 104 WEST 96 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10025 ·
🍽️ Jewish/Kosher
Overview
Effy's Cafe on the Upper West Side holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 5 points on its most recent inspection. The restaurant has maintained Grade A on both of its graded inspections since 2023, with no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
EFFY'S CAFE in Upper West Side (Central): Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
Apr 16, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Violations:
02B
Mar 6, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 25
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Violations:
04M
GRADE A
Dec 2, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 5
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.
Violations:
10F
GRADE A
Sep 13, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
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.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pes...
Jan 30, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 21
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential...
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EFFY'S CAFE in Upper West Side (Central): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was EFFY'S CAFE last inspected?
- EFFY'S CAFE was last inspected on April 16, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is EFFY'S CAFE's current health grade?
- EFFY'S CAFE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has EFFY'S CAFE had?
- EFFY'S CAFE has 5 health inspections on record from January 2023 through April 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at EFFY'S CAFE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at EFFY'S CAFE was 25 points on March 6, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has EFFY'S CAFE ever received a Grade C?
- No. EFFY'S CAFE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.