THE INDEPENDENT CAFÉ in Upper West Side Lincoln Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected May 8, 2025
📍 61 WEST 62 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10023 ·
🍽️ American
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🚇 Columbus Circle-59th Street
Overview
The Independent Café in Upper West Side Lincoln Square holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 7 points. Across 4 inspections since 2023, the restaurant 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
THE INDEPENDENT CAFÉ in Upper West Side Lincoln Square: Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE A
May 8, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 7
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility...
GRADE A
Sep 19, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Aug 2, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 55
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or accepta...
Aug 2, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
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...
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THE INDEPENDENT CAFÉ in Upper West Side Lincoln Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was THE INDEPENDENT CAFÉ last inspected?
- THE INDEPENDENT CAFÉ was last inspected on May 8, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 7 points.
- What is THE INDEPENDENT CAFÉ's current health grade?
- THE INDEPENDENT CAFÉ currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has THE INDEPENDENT CAFÉ had?
- THE INDEPENDENT CAFÉ has 4 health inspections on record from August 2023 through May 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at THE INDEPENDENT CAFÉ?
- The worst inspection score recorded at THE INDEPENDENT CAFÉ was 55 points on August 2, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has THE INDEPENDENT CAFÉ ever received a Grade C?
- No. THE INDEPENDENT CAFÉ has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.