Blank Street Coffee
985 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, 10021
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (1 year ago). Details below.
Last inspected Aug 4, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Aug 4, 2025
Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
CriticalA cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
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.
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
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.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Jul 16, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (2 critical) |
| Apr 16, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Nov 10, 2022 | Grade A | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 7 (1 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 16 rodent inspections on record, 4 finding rat activity.
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