Cafe Grumpy
Public records show four inspections at Cafe Grumpy stretching back to 2024. On Dec 5, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Performance has remained roughly level inspection to inspection, near two violations each time.
Across the inspection history, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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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 Dec 5, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafe Grumpy?
Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material 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 90 out of 100, which is higher than 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 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 around two times per year on average.