ROUTE 66 CAFE in Hell's Kitchen
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Nov 12, 2025
📍 858 9 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10019 ·
🍽️ American
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🚇 Columbus Circle-59th Street
Overview
Route 66 Cafe in Hell's Kitchen holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 9 points on its most recent inspection. Across 5 inspections since 2023, the restaurant has received Grade A twice and Grade C once, with no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
ROUTE 66 CAFE in Hell's Kitchen: Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
Nov 12, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 9
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, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination du...
GRADE C
Jul 17, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 33
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contac...
Jun 23, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 32
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
Food contact surface n...
GRADE A
Nov 16, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 11
Evidence of mice or live mice 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.
Establishme...
Mar 20, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 23
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential ...
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ROUTE 66 CAFE in Hell's Kitchen: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was ROUTE 66 CAFE last inspected?
- ROUTE 66 CAFE was last inspected on November 12, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 9 points.
- What is ROUTE 66 CAFE's current health grade?
- ROUTE 66 CAFE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has ROUTE 66 CAFE had?
- ROUTE 66 CAFE has 5 health inspections on record from March 2023 through November 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at ROUTE 66 CAFE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at ROUTE 66 CAFE was 33 points on July 17, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has ROUTE 66 CAFE ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. ROUTE 66 CAFE has received a Grade C on 1 inspection. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.