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Grace Deli & Cafe

Sandwiches/Salads/Mixed Buffet · 1018 Lexington Avenue · Manhattan 10021

A Grade A posted 2026-08-27 (score 11)

Reopened by DOHMH on 2025-02-21.

Inspection history

2026-08-27 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 11 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
04HRaw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.Critical
10BAnti-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.—

2025-04-29 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 9 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Critical
09BThawing procedure improper.—

2025-02-21 · Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection · Establishment re-opened by DOHMH. · score 5 Grade Pending

CodeDescriptionCritical
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Critical

2025-02-11 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed. · score 90

CodeDescriptionCritical
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Critical
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Critical
05ASewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate or unapproved.Critical
05DNo 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
06FWiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.Critical
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.—
10BAnti-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.—
10FNon-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.—

2025-02-11 · Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited

CodeDescriptionCritical
20-06Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted—

Mice and rats

Inspectors recorded evidence of mice on 1 inspection: 2025-02-11

At this address

GRADE C

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Report a problem to 311

Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint

1018 Lexington Avenue

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