787 Coffee

72 Thompson Street, Manhattan, NY 10012
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Sep 11, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: C

Inspectors have visited 787 Coffee seven times, with records going back to 2022. 787 Coffee was last inspected on Sep 11, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with four violations after five on the prior visit.

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.

By comparison, the average Manhattan facility scores 77, putting 787 Coffee on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

7
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 11, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
05H
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.
10F
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
67
Sep 2, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
05H
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
61
May 14, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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.
06C
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
10A
70
Feb 23, 2024
Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
05H
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
Current letter grade or "grade pending" card not conspicuously posted or visible to passersby
20-05
52
Sep 12, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
52
Mar 1, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
70
Nov 21, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was 787 Coffee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 787 Coffee on file is from Sep 11, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 787 Coffee?

Across the inspection record, establishment is not free of harborage or conditions has been cited six times, more than any other issue at 787 Coffee.

How does 787 Coffee compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

787 Coffee most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has 787 Coffee's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at 787 Coffee have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around four violations compared to about five previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at 787 Coffee means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is 787 Coffee inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, 787 Coffee is inspected around two times per year on average.