OST CAFE in Lower East Side
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Mar 5, 2026
π 511 GRAND STREET, Manhattan, NY 10002 ·
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Overview
OST Cafe in the Lower East Side holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 12 points. Across 3 inspections dating from 2023 to 2026, the cafΓ© has received Grade A on every inspection, with no emergency closures on record.
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Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
OST CAFE in Lower East Side: Full Inspection History (3 records)
GRADE A
Mar 5, 2026
— 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.
Violations:
10F
GRADE A
Sep 20, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
GRADE A
Apr 3, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 11
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customerβs refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
Non-food contact surf...
OST CAFE in Lower East Side: News Coverage (1)
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OST CAFE in Lower East Side: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was OST CAFE last inspected?
- OST CAFE was last inspected on March 5, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is OST CAFE's current health grade?
- OST CAFE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0β13 points.
- How many health inspections has OST CAFE had?
- OST CAFE has 3 health inspections on record from April 2023 through March 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at OST CAFE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at OST CAFE was 12 points on March 5, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has OST CAFE ever received a Grade C?
- No. OST CAFE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.