Grace Deli & Cafe

GRADE P

Friday, February 21, 2025

Overview

Grace Deli & Cafe in Upper East Side Carnegie Hill underwent a NYC health inspection on February 21, 2025 and scored 5 points. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

Address
1018 LEXINGTON AVENUE
Manhattan, NY 10021
Cuisine
American
Inspection Type
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
7 inspections

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 06D

Food Contact Surfaces Not Properly Sanitized

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

⚠️ Why This Matters

BACTERIAL BUILDUP: Unsanitized surfaces harbor millions of bacteria within hours. Cross-contamination affects all food prepared on surface. Major cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Cutting boards can contain 200x more bacteria than toilet seats.

📋 Code Requirements

Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: After each use, Between different food types, Every 4 hours in continuous use, When contaminated. Use proper concentration sanitizer (50-100ppm chlorine, 200-400ppm quat). Air dry. Test sanitizer every 2 hours.

CDC Risk Factor: Contaminated Equipment - CDC Risk Factor #5
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.21
Inspector's Action:

Establishment re-opened by DOHMH.

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Grace Deli & Cafe — Inspection Questions

Did Grace Deli & Cafe pass their NYC health inspection on February 21, 2025?
Grace Deli & Cafe underwent inspection on February 21, 2025 with a score of 5 points. The inspection found 1 violation(s).
What critical violations did Grace Deli & Cafe have?
Grace Deli & Cafe had 1 critical violation(s) during their inspection. Critical violations directly contribute to foodborne illness and must be corrected immediately. These include issues with temperature control, hand washing, cross-contamination, and pest infestations.
What does violation code 06D mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 06D (Food Contact Surfaces Not Properly Sanitized) is a critical violation. Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed, and sanitized after each use and following contamination. BACTERIAL BUILDUP: Unsanitized surfaces harbor millions of bacteria within hours. Cross-contamination affects all food prepared on surface. Major cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Cutting boards can contain 200x more bacteria than toilet seats.