Cafe Chelsea

218 West 23 Street, Manhattan, NY 10011
French
Last inspected: Aug 14, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 14, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

The city-wide average for Manhattan sits at 77, putting Cafe Chelsea on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 14, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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.
10F
95
Feb 5, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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.
04N
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe Chelsea last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe Chelsea on file is from Aug 14, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Cafe Chelsea compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Cafe Chelsea most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Cafe Chelsea's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cafe Chelsea have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cafe Chelsea means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.