Grade ACoffee/Tea

Nous Espresso Bar - Columbia University

1150 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, Manhattan, 10027

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (3 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Apr 15, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Apr 15, 2026

  • Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.

    Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

    Critical
  • A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.

    Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

    Critical

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Apr 15, 2026Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection2 (2 critical)
Mar 5, 2026Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection4 (3 critical)
Nov 26, 2024Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection3 (1 critical)
Jun 22, 2023Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection2 (1 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

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

  • 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
  • 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

Around this address

City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.

  • 28 rodent inspections on record, 5 finding rat activity.

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