SCHOLASTIC - CLIFFORD'S CAFE in SoHo Little Italy Hudson Square

Latest: GRADE A Last inspected Mar 24, 2026
πŸ“ 557 BROADWAY, Manhattan, NY 10012  ·  🍽️ American  ·  πŸš‡ Canal Street, Prince Street, Spring Street
Overview

Scholastic - Clifford's Cafe in SoHo holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 3 points on its most recent inspection. Across 6 inspections between 2022 and 2026, the restaurant has received Grade A on all occasions, with no emergency closures on record.

6
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
4
Grade A Inspections

SCHOLASTIC - CLIFFORD'S CAFE in SoHo Little Italy Hudson Square: Full Inspection History (6 records)

Mar 24, 2026 — Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Violations: 20-08
Mar 24, 2026 — 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 Mar 24, 2026 — Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 3
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained. 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 do...
Violations: 09C 16-02
GRADE A Oct 10, 2024 — Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 2
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises. 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. Con...
Violations: 28-06 10B
GRADE A May 8, 2023 — Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 7
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 contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and fo...
Violations: 10F 06D
GRADE A Apr 13, 2022 — Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 2
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 sides, above and underneath the unit.
Violations: 10F
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πŸ™οΈ Manhattan πŸ“ SoHo Little Italy Hudson Square 🍽️ American πŸš‡ Canal Street πŸš‡ Prince Street πŸš‡ Spring Street

SCHOLASTIC - CLIFFORD'S CAFE in SoHo Little Italy Hudson Square: Frequently Asked Questions

When was SCHOLASTIC - CLIFFORD'S CAFE last inspected?
SCHOLASTIC - CLIFFORD'S CAFE was last inspected on March 24, 2026 (Grade A).
What is SCHOLASTIC - CLIFFORD'S CAFE's current health grade?
SCHOLASTIC - CLIFFORD'S CAFE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
How many health inspections has SCHOLASTIC - CLIFFORD'S CAFE had?
SCHOLASTIC - CLIFFORD'S CAFE has 6 health inspections on record from April 2022 through March 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 4 occasions.
What was the worst inspection score at SCHOLASTIC - CLIFFORD'S CAFE?
The worst inspection score recorded at SCHOLASTIC - CLIFFORD'S CAFE was 7 points on May 8, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
Has SCHOLASTIC - CLIFFORD'S CAFE ever received a Grade C?
No. SCHOLASTIC - CLIFFORD'S CAFE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.