RAY'S CANDY STORE in East Village
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Oct 15, 2025
📍 113 AVENUE A, Manhattan, NY 10009 ·
🍽️ American
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🚇 Astor Place
Overview
Ray's Candy Store in the East Village holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 11 points on its most recent inspection. With 2 Grade A results across 7 inspections since 2023, the restaurant has no emergency closures on record.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
RAY'S CANDY STORE in East Village: Full Inspection History (7 records)
Oct 15, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 22
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 undern...
GRADE A
Apr 16, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 11
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.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishme...
Dec 13, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 26
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking ...
Dec 13, 2023
— Trans Fat / Initial Inspection
The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.
Violations:
16-02
Dec 13, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not pro...
GRADE A
Mar 31, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-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.
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Evidence of...
Feb 28, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 25
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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 contac...
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RAY'S CANDY STORE in East Village: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was RAY'S CANDY STORE last inspected?
- RAY'S CANDY STORE was last inspected on October 15, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 22 points.
- What is RAY'S CANDY STORE's current health grade?
- RAY'S CANDY STORE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has RAY'S CANDY STORE had?
- RAY'S CANDY STORE has 7 health inspections on record from February 2023 through October 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at RAY'S CANDY STORE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at RAY'S CANDY STORE was 26 points on December 13, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has RAY'S CANDY STORE ever received a Grade C?
- No. RAY'S CANDY STORE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.