Birch Coffee

360 West 33 Street, Manhattan, NY 10001
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged four inspections at Birch Coffee, the earliest from 2023. The most recent report on file is from Apr 7, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, showing up three times.

The city-wide average for Manhattan sits at 77, putting Birch Coffee on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
95
Nov 21, 2024
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
Jul 14, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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
90
Jul 3, 2023
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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 contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-compostable plastic straws.
19-07
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
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.
08B
55

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Birch Coffee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Birch Coffee on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Birch Coffee?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited three 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.