THE MET MUSEUM-BALCONY CAFE & LOUNGE in Central Park

Latest: GRADE A Last inspected May 15, 2025
📍 1000 5 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10028  ·  🍽️ American  ·  🚇 86th Street-Lexington
Overview

The Met Museum-Balcony Cafe & Lounge in Central Park holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 13 points on its most recent inspection in 2025. With 2 inspections on record and no emergency closures, the restaurant has received Grade A on both occasions.

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Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
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Grade A Inspection

THE MET MUSEUM-BALCONY CAFE & LOUNGE in Central Park: Full Inspection History (2 records)

GRADE A May 15, 2025 — Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 13
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. Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pes...
Violations: 10F 04N 08A
Mar 20, 2025 — Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 41
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. Meat, fish, molluscan shellfish, unpasteurized raw shell eggs, poultry or other TCS ...
Violations: 10F 02F 05D 06F
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THE MET MUSEUM-BALCONY CAFE & LOUNGE in Central Park: Frequently Asked Questions

When was THE MET MUSEUM-BALCONY CAFE & LOUNGE last inspected?
THE MET MUSEUM-BALCONY CAFE & LOUNGE was last inspected on May 15, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
What is THE MET MUSEUM-BALCONY CAFE & LOUNGE's current health grade?
THE MET MUSEUM-BALCONY CAFE & LOUNGE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
How many health inspections has THE MET MUSEUM-BALCONY CAFE & LOUNGE had?
THE MET MUSEUM-BALCONY CAFE & LOUNGE has 2 health inspections on record from March 2025 through May 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
What was the worst inspection score at THE MET MUSEUM-BALCONY CAFE & LOUNGE?
The worst inspection score recorded at THE MET MUSEUM-BALCONY CAFE & LOUNGE was 41 points on March 20, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
Has THE MET MUSEUM-BALCONY CAFE & LOUNGE ever received a Grade C?
No. THE MET MUSEUM-BALCONY CAFE & LOUNGE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.