ZAFI'S LUNCHEONETTE in Lower East Side
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Nov 24, 2025
📍 500 GRAND STREET, Manhattan, NY 10002 ·
🍽️ Coffee/Tea
Overview
Zafi's Luncheonette on the Lower East Side holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 10 points. Across 5 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received Grade A on every inspection, with no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
4
Grade A Inspections
ZAFI'S LUNCHEONETTE in Lower East Side: Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
Nov 24, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
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.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable mate...
GRADE A
Sep 6, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
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 foo...
GRADE A
Mar 20, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 5
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.
Violations:
06C
Nov 1, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 17
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held abov...
GRADE A
Jul 13, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 4
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.
Violations:
10F
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ZAFI'S LUNCHEONETTE in Lower East Side: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was ZAFI'S LUNCHEONETTE last inspected?
- ZAFI'S LUNCHEONETTE was last inspected on November 24, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 10 points.
- What is ZAFI'S LUNCHEONETTE's current health grade?
- ZAFI'S LUNCHEONETTE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has ZAFI'S LUNCHEONETTE had?
- ZAFI'S LUNCHEONETTE has 5 health inspections on record from July 2022 through November 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 4 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at ZAFI'S LUNCHEONETTE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at ZAFI'S LUNCHEONETTE was 17 points on November 1, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has ZAFI'S LUNCHEONETTE ever received a Grade C?
- No. ZAFI'S LUNCHEONETTE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.