Grace Deli & Cafe

1018 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10021

American

Last inspected: Apr 29, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Grace Deli & Cafe five times, with records going back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 29, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.

Across the inspection history, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so Grace Deli & Cafe is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 29, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Feb 21, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Feb 11, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 9 violations

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Sewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate or unapproved.

05A

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

Jul 7, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

3 critical violations.

View 3 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

02G

Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain time/temperature control for safety foods (tcs) at required temperatures

05F

Jun 26, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

02G

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.

10D

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

10F

10B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Grace Deli & Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Grace Deli & Cafe on file is from Apr 29, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Grace Deli & Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Grace Deli & Cafe.

How does Grace Deli & Cafe compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Grace Deli & Cafe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Grace Deli & Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Grace Deli & Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Grace Deli & Cafe 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 Grace Deli & Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Grace Deli & Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.

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