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Coffee/Tea · Midtown-Times Square
CAFE GRUMPY health grade & inspection history
30 ROCKEFELLER PLAZA, Manhattan, NY 10112
9
NYC violation points↓ Lower is better
A 0–13 B 14–27 C 28+
Peer context Lower than 78% of comparable Manhattan inspections Local context 3 points below the local median
Score from the latest comparable inspection on Apr 23, 2025. The official grade is shown separately and can come from a different represented grading record.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Apr 23, 2025Inspection date
2Violations recorded
1Critical item
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 02GCritical violation
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.
- 09C
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Score trend
CAFE GRUMPY inspection history
10 fewer inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2025 | A | 9 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Mar 7, 2025 | — | 19 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Mar 7, 2025 | — | — | 2 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection |
| Apr 25, 2024 | C | 28 | 5 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Apr 25, 2024 | — | — | 1 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection |
| Nov 22, 2023 | — | 24 | 5 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Aug 1, 2022 | A | 5 | 1 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection |
Repeat patterns
Recurring violation codes
Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.
- 02GRecorded in 4 inspections
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.
- 06CRecorded in 3 inspections
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
- 10FRecorded in 3 inspections
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.
- 06DRecorded in 2 inspections
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Official location
CAFE GRUMPY on the map
Common questions
CAFE GRUMPY inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for CAFE GRUMPY?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Apr 23, 2025. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 9 violation points.
When was CAFE GRUMPY last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Apr 23, 2025.
Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?
Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.
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