Cha &

355 Grand Street, Manhattan, NY 10002
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Cha & has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. On Mar 20, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, this is about average. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

2
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
74
Jul 1, 2024
Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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.
04J
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
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
20-04
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cha & last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cha & on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Cha & compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Cha & most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Cha &'s inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Cha & have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Cha & means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.