Grade ACoffee/Tea
Third Rail Coffee
240 SULLIVAN STREET, Manhattan, 10012
Should you eat here?
Looks good — Grade A at the latest inspection (3 weeks ago), with no critical violations at that inspection.
Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · New York City health department
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2026 | Grade Pending | Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection | 0 |
| May 13, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 1 (1 critical) |
| Feb 20, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Nov 26, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 9 (5 critical) |
| Nov 21, 2024 | Grade Pending | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection | 1 |
| Dec 7, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Second Compliance Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Nov 29, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection | 1 (1 critical) |
| Nov 16, 2023 | Grade C | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 6 (2 critical) |
| Oct 3, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (2 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 2×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
- 2×A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
- 2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 26 rodent inspections on record, 3 finding rat activity.
- 10 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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