LIFE CAFE in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE B
Last inspected Sep 19, 2025
📍 60 WEST 23 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10010 ·
🚇 Union Square-14th Street
Overview
Life Cafe in Midtown South has been closed by NYC DOHMH inspectors 2 times since 2023. The restaurant currently holds a Grade B with a score of 19 points, based on 12 inspections between 2023 and 2025. It received 1 Grade A result during this period.
12
Inspections on Record
Grade B
Current Grade
2
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
LIFE CAFE in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square: Emergency Closures (2)
LIFE CAFE in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square: Full Inspection History (12 records)
GRADE B
Sep 19, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 19
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 Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operatio...
Aug 19, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 37
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.
Additional nutritional information statement not posted, or add...
Aug 19, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
Aug 19, 2025
— Calorie Posting / Initial Inspection
Additional nutritional information statement not posted, or additional nutritional information not provided
Violations:
16-06
GRADE P
Mar 28, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 2
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
🚫 CLOSURE
Mar 19, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 67
Food containing a prohibited substance held, kept, offered, prepared, processed, packaged, or served.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food prep...
🚫 CLOSURE
Mar 19, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 67
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Violations:
06F
Mar 19, 2025
— Calorie Posting / Initial Inspection
Additional nutritional information statement not posted, or additional nutritional information not provided
Violations:
16-06
Mar 19, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Violations:
20-08
GRADE B
Jan 9, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 23
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when c...
Oct 4, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 0
GRADE A
Apr 21, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 5
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Violations:
06D
LIFE CAFE in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was LIFE CAFE last inspected?
- LIFE CAFE was last inspected on September 19, 2025 (Grade B). The inspection score was 19 points.
- What is LIFE CAFE's current health grade?
- LIFE CAFE currently holds a Grade B. Grade B indicates a score of 14–27 points. The restaurant must post the B grade and schedule a re-inspection.
- How many times has LIFE CAFE been closed by NYC Health?
- LIFE CAFE has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has LIFE CAFE had?
- LIFE CAFE has 12 health inspections on record from April 2023 through September 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at LIFE CAFE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at LIFE CAFE was 67 points on March 19, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.