Birch Coffee

432 3 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10016
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Birch Coffee appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2022. Birch Coffee was last inspected on Apr 7, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

Looking across the full record, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Birch Coffee's latest score of 95 sits above the Manhattan average of 77. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
Dec 12, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
Nov 1, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Birch Coffee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Birch Coffee on file is from Apr 7, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Birch Coffee?

Across the inspection record, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Birch Coffee.

How does Birch Coffee compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Birch Coffee most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Birch Coffee's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Birch Coffee have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Birch 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.

How often is Birch Coffee inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Birch Coffee is inspected roughly once per year on average.