VANILLA GORILLA CAFE in Hell's Kitchen
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jun 23, 2025
📍 332 WEST 44 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10036 ·
🍽️ Coffee/Tea
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🚇 Times Square-42nd Street
Overview
Vanilla Gorilla Cafe in Hell's Kitchen holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 12 points on its most recent inspection. Across 5 inspections since 2022, the coffee shop has received Grade A on 3 occasions with no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
VANILLA GORILLA CAFE in Hell's Kitchen: Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
Jun 23, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surfac...
GRADE A
May 14, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
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.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized ...
Feb 6, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 23
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.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitiz...
GRADE A
Mar 31, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
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 pr...
Jul 26, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 19
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.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solu...
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VANILLA GORILLA CAFE in Hell's Kitchen: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was VANILLA GORILLA CAFE last inspected?
- VANILLA GORILLA CAFE was last inspected on June 23, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is VANILLA GORILLA CAFE's current health grade?
- VANILLA GORILLA CAFE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has VANILLA GORILLA CAFE had?
- VANILLA GORILLA CAFE has 5 health inspections on record from July 2022 through June 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at VANILLA GORILLA CAFE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at VANILLA GORILLA CAFE was 23 points on February 6, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has VANILLA GORILLA CAFE ever received a Grade C?
- No. VANILLA GORILLA CAFE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.