ORCHARD GROCER in Lower East Side
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Apr 8, 2026
📍 78 ORCHARD STREET, Manhattan, NY 10002 ·
🍽️ Vegetarian
Overview
Orchard Grocer on the Lower East Side holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 10 points. Across 5 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received Grade A on all occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
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Grade A Inspections
ORCHARD GROCER in Lower East Side: Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
Apr 8, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
Violations:
10E
GRADE A
Oct 22, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not...
GRADE A
May 18, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 7
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility ...
GRADE A
Dec 6, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 10
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws...
Mar 16, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 22
Live roaches present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sid...
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ORCHARD GROCER in Lower East Side: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was ORCHARD GROCER last inspected?
- ORCHARD GROCER was last inspected on April 8, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 10 points.
- What is ORCHARD GROCER's current health grade?
- ORCHARD GROCER currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has ORCHARD GROCER had?
- ORCHARD GROCER has 5 health inspections on record from March 2022 through April 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 4 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at ORCHARD GROCER?
- The worst inspection score recorded at ORCHARD GROCER was 22 points on March 16, 2022. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has ORCHARD GROCER ever received a Grade C?
- No. ORCHARD GROCER has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.