Matto Espresso
780 3 AVENUE, Manhattan, 10017
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (3 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Apr 14, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Apr 14, 2026
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.
CriticalFood was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
CriticalA 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.
A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2026 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection | 4 (2 critical) |
| Feb 6, 2026 | Grade C | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection | 6 (5 critical) |
| Dec 23, 2025 | Grade Pending | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection | 13 (6 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 3×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
- 2×A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
- 2×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 9 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.
- 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.
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