MURRAY CAFE in Murray Hill Kips Bay
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Feb 5, 2026
📍 165 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10016
Overview
Murray Cafe in Murray Hill holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 13 points on its most recent inspection. Across 5 inspections since 2025, the restaurant has maintained Grade A, with no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
MURRAY CAFE in Murray Hill Kips Bay: Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
Feb 5, 2026
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-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.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operatio...
Feb 5, 2026
— Smoke-Free Air Act / Re-inspection
Workplace SFAA policy not prominently posted in workplace.
Violations:
15-37
GRADE N
Dec 13, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 63
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 f...
GRADE N
Dec 13, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 63
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 f...
GRADE N
Dec 13, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 63
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 f...
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MURRAY CAFE in Murray Hill Kips Bay: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was MURRAY CAFE last inspected?
- MURRAY CAFE was last inspected on February 5, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is MURRAY CAFE's current health grade?
- MURRAY CAFE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has MURRAY CAFE had?
- MURRAY CAFE has 5 health inspections on record from December 2025 through February 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at MURRAY CAFE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at MURRAY CAFE was 63 points on December 13, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has MURRAY CAFE ever received a Grade C?
- No. MURRAY CAFE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.