Arvaci Coffee

152 East 33 Street, Manhattan, NY 10016

Eastern European

Last inspected: Jan 2, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show four inspections at Arvaci Coffee stretching back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 2, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so Arvaci Coffee is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 2, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Oct 18, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

6 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 11 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

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)

19-06

Lighting inadequate; permanent lighting not provided in food preparation areas, ware washing areas, and storage rooms. shatterproof bulb or shield to prevent broken glass from falling into food or onto surfaces, not installed.

10C

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

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

Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

10B

Aug 15, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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04N

10B

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Aug 4, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

6 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 9 violations

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

06F

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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

04N

10F

10B

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Arvaci Coffee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Arvaci Coffee on file is from Jan 2, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Arvaci Coffee?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Arvaci Coffee.

How does Arvaci Coffee compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Arvaci Coffee most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Arvaci Coffee's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Arvaci Coffee have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Arvaci Coffee means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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