THE HIGH NOTE / POPCHEW in Gramercy
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Sep 25, 2025
Overview
The High Note/PopChew in Gramercy holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 12 points on its most recent inspection in 2025. Across 5 inspections since 2024, the restaurant has earned 1 Grade A and 1 Grade B, with no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
THE HIGH NOTE / POPCHEW in Gramercy: Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
Sep 25, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Jun 17, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 29
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after ...
Jun 17, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
GRADE B
Mar 26, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 18
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.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or n...
Feb 27, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 42
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding c...
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THE HIGH NOTE / POPCHEW in Gramercy: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was THE HIGH NOTE / POPCHEW last inspected?
- THE HIGH NOTE / POPCHEW was last inspected on September 25, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is THE HIGH NOTE / POPCHEW's current health grade?
- THE HIGH NOTE / POPCHEW currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has THE HIGH NOTE / POPCHEW had?
- THE HIGH NOTE / POPCHEW has 5 health inspections on record from February 2024 through September 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at THE HIGH NOTE / POPCHEW?
- The worst inspection score recorded at THE HIGH NOTE / POPCHEW was 42 points on February 27, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has THE HIGH NOTE / POPCHEW ever received a Grade C?
- No. THE HIGH NOTE / POPCHEW has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.