SPONGIES CAFE in SoHo Little Italy Hudson Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jun 10, 2025
📍 121 BAXTER STREET, Manhattan, NY 10013 ·
🍽️ Coffee/Tea
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🚇 Canal Street, Prince Street, Spring Street
Overview
Spongies Cafe in SoHo holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 12 points on its most recent inspection. Across 4 inspections since 2022, the coffee shop has received Grade A on all occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
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Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
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Grade A Inspections
SPONGIES CAFE in SoHo Little Italy Hudson Square: Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE A
Jun 10, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled DO NOT USE
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Food, supplies, or equipm...
May 6, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 66
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Cond...
GRADE A
Jan 9, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 9
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.
Anti-siphonage or back...
GRADE A
Oct 12, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 11
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
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SPONGIES CAFE in SoHo Little Italy Hudson Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was SPONGIES CAFE last inspected?
- SPONGIES CAFE was last inspected on June 10, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is SPONGIES CAFE's current health grade?
- SPONGIES CAFE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has SPONGIES CAFE had?
- SPONGIES CAFE has 4 health inspections on record from October 2022 through June 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at SPONGIES CAFE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at SPONGIES CAFE was 66 points on May 6, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has SPONGIES CAFE ever received a Grade C?
- No. SPONGIES CAFE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.