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American · Upper East Side, Manhattan

Grace Deli & Cafe

1018 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan 10021 · 6466096888

A NYC grade
76 Clean Score
9 Inspection score
Apr 29, 2025 Last inspection

Currently on the watch list — recent inspection flagged elevated risk.

Most recent inspection

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Inspection history

Apr 29, 2025 · Grade A · Score 9

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

  • 09B — Thawing procedure improper. (critical)
  • 02B — Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. (critical)
Feb 21, 2025 · Grade Pending · Score 5

Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection

  • 06D — Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. (critical)
Feb 11, 2025 · Grade N/A · Score 90

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

  • 08A — Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. (critical)
  • 10F — 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. (critical)
  • 05D — 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. (critical)
  • 10B — 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. (critical)
  • 04L — Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. (critical)
  • 05A — Sewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate or unapproved. (critical)
Feb 11, 2025 · Grade N/A · Score N/A

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

  • 20-06 — Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted (critical)
Jul 7, 2023 · Grade B · Score 25

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

  • 02G — 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)
  • 05F — 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)
  • 04L — Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. (critical)
Jun 26, 2023 · Grade N/A · Score 21

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

  • 10B — 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. (critical)
  • 06F — Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses. (critical)
  • 10F — 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. (critical)
  • 10E — Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment (critical)
  • 10D — 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. (critical)
  • 02G — 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)

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