1018 Lexington Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10021
(646) 609-6888
Current Inspection Grade: B
At A Glance
Grace Deli & Cafe has an average score of 23 from 2 scored inspections (see inspection history).
The average is between 14 and 27, which equates to having a B average. This shows that Grace Deli & Cafe may not be consistently maintaining a high level of control over food safety and handling, personal hygiene, facility and equipment managment and vermin control.
An establishment typically has two chances to earn a Grade A in every inspection cycle. It needs to score below 14 points either on its initial visit, or during the re-inspection if it didn't score below 14 points on the first visit.
An establishment typically has two chances to earn a Grade A in every inspection cycle. It needs to score below 14 points either on its initial visit, or during the re-inspection if it didn't score below 14 points on the first visit.
Inspection History
07/07/2023 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection | Score: 25 | B
- (Critical) Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- (Critical) Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures
- (Critical) 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.
06/26/2023 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | Score: 21 | Not Graded
- (Critical) 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.
- (Critical) Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
- Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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