Cafe Grumpy
Public records show four inspections at Cafe Grumpy stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on May 29, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Each of the recent inspections has turned up roughly the same number of issues.
Food contact surface not properly washed accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Cafe Grumpy scores about where you'd expect for a Manhattan restaurant. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafe Grumpy last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafe Grumpy on file is from May 29, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafe Grumpy?
Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cafe Grumpy.
How does Cafe Grumpy compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?
Cafe Grumpy most recently scored 74 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. Recent inspections at Cafe Grumpy have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around two per visit.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cafe Grumpy means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Cafe Grumpy inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe Grumpy is inspected around two times per year on average.