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A
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COMPLETE CAFE health grade & inspection history
25 WEST 14 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10011
16
NYC violation points↓ Lower is better
A 0–13 B 14–27 C 28+
Peer context Lower than 19% of comparable Manhattan inspections Local context 6 points above the local median
Score from the latest comparable inspection on Nov 21, 2025. The official grade is shown separately and can come from a different represented grading record.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Nov 21, 2025Inspection date
4Violations recorded
3Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 04JCritical violation
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
- 04LCritical violation
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 04NCritical violation
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
- 10G
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Score trend
COMPLETE CAFE inspection history
5 more 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 21, 2025 | — | 16 | 4 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Aug 27, 2024 | A | 11 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Apr 9, 2024 | — | 9 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Apr 9, 2024 | — | — | 1 | Administrative Miscellaneous / 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.
- 04LRecorded in 2 inspections
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 04NRecorded in 2 inspections
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
- 08ARecorded in 2 inspections
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Official location
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Common questions
COMPLETE CAFE inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for COMPLETE CAFE?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Aug 27, 2024. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 16 violation points.
When was COMPLETE CAFE last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Nov 21, 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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