Blank Street Coffee
171 7 AVENUE, Manhattan, 10011
Should you eat here?
Looks good — Grade A at the latest inspection (4 months ago), with no critical violations at that inspection.
Last inspected Mar 25, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Mar 25, 2026
A 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 staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 |
| Dec 24, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 6 (3 critical) |
| Sep 5, 2023 | Grade A | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 3 |
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.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 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.
- 15 rodent inspections on record, 4 finding rat activity.
- 6 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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