VANILLA GORILLA CAFE in Chelsea Hudson Yards
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Mar 31, 2026
📍 525 8 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10018 ·
🍽️ Coffee/Tea
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🚇 Times Square-42nd Street, Herald Square-34th Street, Penn Station-34th Street
Overview
Vanilla Gorilla Cafe in Chelsea holds a Grade Z from NYC DOHMH, based on 5 inspections between 2023 and 2026. The coffee shop received Grade A on 2 of those inspections, with no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
VANILLA GORILLA CAFE in Chelsea Hudson Yards: Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE Z
Mar 31, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 21
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. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Violations:
10B
Feb 10, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 24
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.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper...
GRADE A
Nov 25, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
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. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source o...
Nov 7, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 71
Food preparation area, food storage area, or other area used by employees or patrons, contaminated by sewage or liquid waste.
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, obstr...
GRADE A
Aug 29, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
Non-food contact surfa...
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VANILLA GORILLA CAFE in Chelsea Hudson Yards: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was VANILLA GORILLA CAFE last inspected?
- VANILLA GORILLA CAFE was last inspected on March 31, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 21 points.
- What is VANILLA GORILLA CAFE's current health grade?
- VANILLA GORILLA CAFE currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many health inspections has VANILLA GORILLA CAFE had?
- VANILLA GORILLA CAFE has 5 health inspections on record from August 2023 through March 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at VANILLA GORILLA CAFE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at VANILLA GORILLA CAFE was 71 points on November 7, 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.