ZELMA'S CAFFE in Upper West Side Manhattan Valley
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Feb 11, 2025
📍 2661 BROADWAY, Manhattan, NY 10025 ·
🍽️ Coffee/Tea
Overview
Zelma's Caffe on the Upper West Side holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 13 points on its most recent inspection. The coffee shop has maintained consistent results across 6 inspections since 2022, earning Grade A on 2 occasions with no emergency closures on record.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
ZELMA'S CAFFE in Upper West Side Manhattan Valley: Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE A
Feb 11, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, ...
Jul 11, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 20
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not ...
Jul 11, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Document issued by the Board of Health, Commissioner or Department reproduced or altered. False, untrue or misleading statement or document made to, submitted or filed with the Department
Violations:
18-12
GRADE A
Mar 23, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
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.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operatio...
Feb 16, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 7
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.
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readi...
Mar 21, 2022
— Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 4
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material us...
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ZELMA'S CAFFE in Upper West Side Manhattan Valley: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was ZELMA'S CAFFE last inspected?
- ZELMA'S CAFFE was last inspected on February 11, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is ZELMA'S CAFFE's current health grade?
- ZELMA'S CAFFE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has ZELMA'S CAFFE had?
- ZELMA'S CAFFE has 6 health inspections on record from March 2022 through February 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at ZELMA'S CAFFE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at ZELMA'S CAFFE was 20 points on July 11, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has ZELMA'S CAFFE ever received a Grade C?
- No. ZELMA'S CAFFE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.