Matto Espresso
359 EAST 68 STREET, Manhattan, 10065
Should you eat here?
Looks good — Grade A at the latest inspection (7 months ago), with no critical violations at that inspection.
Last inspected Jan 5, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jan 5, 2026
A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
Caloric content not posted on menus, menu boards or food tags, in a food service establishment that is 1 of 15 or more outlets operating the same type of business nationally under common ownership or control, or as a franchise or doing business under the same name, for each menu item that is served in portions, the size and content of which are standardized.
Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
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 cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
Additional nutritional information statement not posted, or additional nutritional information not provided
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 5, 2026 | Grade A | Calorie Posting / Initial Inspection | 6 |
| Oct 11, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Jun 23, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| May 12, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (2 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.
- 2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
- 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 12 rodent inspections on record, 1 finding rat activity.
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