Grade ACoffee/Tea

Blue Bottle Coffee

396 BROADWAY, Manhattan, 10013

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (3 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Apr 14, 2026 · New York City health department

Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
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.
Critical
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.

Date	Result	Type	Violations
Apr 14, 2026	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	2 (1 critical)
Jul 8, 2025	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	2 (2 critical)
Mar 19, 2025	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	7 (5 critical)
Nov 7, 2024	Grade B	Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection	4 (3 critical)
Sep 27, 2024	Grade Pending	Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection	2 (1 critical)

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

4×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
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.

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