The Grumpy Cat

480 62 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220
American
Last inspected: Dec 13, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at The Grumpy Cat, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Dec 13, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with violation counts hovering near one.

Across the inspection history, food contact surface not properly washed is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Among Brooklyn restaurants, the typical score is 77; The Grumpy Cat is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 13, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
Oct 3, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
74
Feb 8, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-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
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Grumpy Cat last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Grumpy Cat on file is from Dec 13, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Grumpy Cat?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Grumpy Cat.

How does The Grumpy Cat compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

The Grumpy Cat most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has The Grumpy Cat's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at The Grumpy Cat have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around one per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Grumpy Cat 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 The Grumpy Cat inspected?

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