MATCHAFUL in West Village
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Aug 21, 2025
📍 87 CHRISTOPHER STREET, Manhattan, NY 10014 ·
🍽️ Coffee/Tea
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🚇 Houston Street, Christopher Street, West 4th Street
Overview
MATCHAFUL in West Village holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 13 points on its most recent inspection. Across 8 inspections since 2023, the restaurant has received Grade A twice and Grade C once, with no emergency closures on record.
8
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
MATCHAFUL in West Village: Full Inspection History (8 records)
GRADE A
Aug 21, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
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.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditio...
Jul 8, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 22
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...
GRADE A
Apr 4, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
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...
Apr 4, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
Mar 11, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
Sep 5, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Score: 22
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish n...
GRADE C
Aug 15, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 35
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 purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or accepta...
Aug 2, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 21
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, re...
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MATCHAFUL in West Village: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was MATCHAFUL last inspected?
- MATCHAFUL was last inspected on August 21, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is MATCHAFUL's current health grade?
- MATCHAFUL currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has MATCHAFUL had?
- MATCHAFUL has 8 health inspections on record from August 2023 through August 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at MATCHAFUL?
- The worst inspection score recorded at MATCHAFUL was 35 points on August 15, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has MATCHAFUL ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. MATCHAFUL has received a Grade C on 1 inspection. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.