B

Other · Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square

LIFE CAFE health grade & inspection history

60 WEST 23 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10010

19 latest violation-point score

Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: B (Sep 19, 2025). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Sep 19, 2025; lower is better.

Latest NYC health inspection

Health inspection snapshot

Sep 19, 2025Inspection date
4Violations recorded
2Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

Inspection details

Latest health code violations

  • 04A
    Critical violation

    Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

  • 06C
    Critical violation

    Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

  • 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.

  • 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.

Score trend

LIFE CAFE inspection history

18 fewer inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.

DateGradeScoreViolationsInspection
Sep 19, 2025B194Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Aug 19, 2025377Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Aug 19, 20251Calorie Posting / Initial Inspection
Aug 19, 20251Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Mar 28, 202521Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Mar 19, 2025677Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Mar 19, 20251Calorie Posting / Initial Inspection
Mar 19, 20251Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Jan 9, 2025B234Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Oct 4, 202400Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Apr 21, 2023A51Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Repeat patterns

Recurring violation codes

Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.

  • 04A
    Recorded in 4 inspections

    Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

  • 10B
    Recorded in 4 inspections

    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.

  • 06C
    Recorded in 3 inspections

    Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

  • 10F
    Recorded in 3 inspections

    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.

  • 06D
    Recorded in 3 inspections

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

  • 02G
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    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.

  • 16-06
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    Additional nutritional information statement not posted, or additional nutritional information not provided

  • 20-08
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

Official location

LIFE CAFE on the map

Common questions

LIFE CAFE inspection FAQ

What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for LIFE CAFE?

The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is B, dated Sep 19, 2025. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 19 violation points.

When was LIFE CAFE last inspected?

The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Sep 19, 2025.

Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?

Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.

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