GOTHAM CAFE in Upper East Side Lenox Hill Roosevelt Island
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Mar 28, 2026
📍 1298 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10065 ·
🍽️ Sandwiches
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🚇 Lexington Ave-59th Street
Overview
Gotham Cafe on the Upper East Side holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 13 points on its most recent inspection. The restaurant has maintained Grade A on both graded inspections since 2023, with no emergency closures on record across 5 total inspections.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
GOTHAM CAFE in Upper East Side Lenox Hill Roosevelt Island: Full Inspection History (5 records)
Mar 28, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 29
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.
Accurate thermometer n...
GRADE A
Aug 26, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
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.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable materia...
Apr 3, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 26
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies ...
GRADE A
Feb 28, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to preven...
Mar 15, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 23
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-fo...
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GOTHAM CAFE in Upper East Side Lenox Hill Roosevelt Island: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was GOTHAM CAFE last inspected?
- GOTHAM CAFE was last inspected on March 28, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 29 points.
- What is GOTHAM CAFE's current health grade?
- GOTHAM CAFE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has GOTHAM CAFE had?
- GOTHAM CAFE has 5 health inspections on record from March 2023 through March 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at GOTHAM CAFE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at GOTHAM CAFE was 29 points on March 28, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has GOTHAM CAFE ever received a Grade C?
- No. GOTHAM CAFE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.