Kopitiam
151 EAST BROADWAY, Manhattan, 10002
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 4 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (1 year ago). Details below.
Last inspected Apr 22, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Apr 22, 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 general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
CriticalFood was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
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.
CriticalFood was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2025 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 4 (4 critical) |
| Jan 15, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 6 (3 critical) |
| Jul 26, 2024 | Grade Pending | Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection | 0 |
| Feb 20, 2024 | Grade C | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 6 (3 critical) |
| Mar 9, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (3 critical) |
| Sep 27, 2022 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection | 4 (1 critical) |
| Sep 8, 2022 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Jul 14, 2022 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 6 (5 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 5×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 4×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 4×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 3×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
- 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 41 rodent inspections on record, 10 finding rat activity.
- 22 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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