Grade ACoffee/Tea

Pennylane Coffee

305 EAST 45 STREET, Manhattan, 10017

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (2 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected May 18, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on May 18, 2026

  • 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.

    Critical
  • 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 staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.

    Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

  • 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.

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
May 18, 2026Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection4 (1 critical)
Feb 4, 2025Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection3 (1 critical)
Sep 19, 2024Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection5 (2 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×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
  • 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.

  • 14 rodent inspections on record, 2 finding rat activity.

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