THE MUFFIN CAFE in Upper West Side Lincoln Square
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Mar 25, 2026
📍 222 COLUMBUS AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10023 ·
🍽️ Coffee/Tea
Overview
The Muffin Cafe on the Upper West Side holds a Grade Z from NYC DOHMH, scoring 36 points on its most recent inspection. The bakery has 9 inspections on record dating back to 2022, with 2 Grade A results and no emergency closures.
9
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
THE MUFFIN CAFE in Upper West Side Lincoln Square: Full Inspection History (9 records)
Mar 25, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP f...
Mar 25, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 40
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Mar 25, 2026
— Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection
Sign prohibiting smoking or using electronic cigarettes not conspicuously posted.
Violations:
15-27
Mar 25, 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 Z
Dec 5, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 36
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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.
Anti-siphon...
Oct 6, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 30
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.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive ...
GRADE A
May 29, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 9
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 non-food areas.
GRADE A
Feb 28, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive t...
Nov 10, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 17
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
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THE MUFFIN CAFE in Upper West Side Lincoln Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was THE MUFFIN CAFE last inspected?
- THE MUFFIN CAFE was last inspected on March 25, 2026 (Grade Z).
- What is THE MUFFIN CAFE's current health grade?
- THE MUFFIN CAFE currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many health inspections has THE MUFFIN CAFE had?
- THE MUFFIN CAFE has 9 health inspections on record from November 2022 through March 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at THE MUFFIN CAFE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at THE MUFFIN CAFE was 40 points on March 25, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has THE MUFFIN CAFE ever received a Grade C?
- No. THE MUFFIN CAFE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.