Grade ACoffee/Tea
Blank Street Coffee
298 5 AVENUE, Manhattan, 10001
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (4 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Apr 7, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Apr 7, 2026
A problem with equipment or the physical facility (plumbing, floors, lighting, ventilation).
Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 1 (1 critical) |
| Jan 6, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (3 critical) |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Aug 23, 2023 | Grade A | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 1 |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 4 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.
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