Cafe Grumpy

13 Essex Street, Manhattan, NY 10002
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Sep 25, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Cafe Grumpy three times, with records going back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 25, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

“Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Among Manhattan restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 25, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
78
May 21, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
90
May 16, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe Grumpy last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe Grumpy on file is from Sep 25, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cafe Grumpy?

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cafe Grumpy.

How does Cafe Grumpy compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Cafe Grumpy most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Cafe Grumpy's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is Cafe Grumpy inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe Grumpy is inspected roughly once per year on average.