RUSS & DAUGHTERS CAFE in Lower East Side
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Dec 29, 2025
📍 127 ORCHARD STREET, Manhattan, NY 10002 ·
🍽️ American
Overview
Russ & Daughters Cafe on the Lower East Side holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 11 points. The restaurant has maintained Grade A on all 3 of its graded inspections since 2022, with no emergency closures on record.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
RUSS & DAUGHTERS CAFE in Lower East Side: Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE A
Dec 29, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 11
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Violations:
04H
GRADE A
Aug 27, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 9
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Non-food contac...
May 2, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 30
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device....
May 2, 2024
— 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
GRADE A
Feb 10, 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.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects o...
Sep 1, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 18
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 m...
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RUSS & DAUGHTERS CAFE in Lower East Side: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was RUSS & DAUGHTERS CAFE last inspected?
- RUSS & DAUGHTERS CAFE was last inspected on December 29, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 11 points.
- What is RUSS & DAUGHTERS CAFE's current health grade?
- RUSS & DAUGHTERS CAFE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has RUSS & DAUGHTERS CAFE had?
- RUSS & DAUGHTERS CAFE has 6 health inspections on record from September 2022 through December 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at RUSS & DAUGHTERS CAFE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at RUSS & DAUGHTERS CAFE was 30 points on May 2, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has RUSS & DAUGHTERS CAFE ever received a Grade C?
- No. RUSS & DAUGHTERS CAFE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.