Mellow Yellow Coffee & Vibes
1729 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, 10128
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (7 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Dec 11, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Dec 11, 2025
Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
CriticalA 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.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Jul 24, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 1 |
| Mar 9, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection | 0 |
| Jan 27, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection | 4 (3 critical) |
| Jan 12, 2023 | Grade C | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 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.
- 18 rodent inspections on record, 3 finding rat activity.
- 5 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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