Birch Coffee

134 1/2 East 62 Street, Manhattan, NY 10065
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Dec 16, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Birch Coffee, the earliest from 2023. On Dec 16, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food”, which has been cited two times.

By comparison, the average Manhattan facility scores 77, putting Birch Coffee on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 16, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 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
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
Sep 17, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
78
Apr 10, 2023
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
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
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Birch Coffee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Birch Coffee on file is from Dec 16, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Birch Coffee?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” 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 70 out of 100, which is lower 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 three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Birch 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 Birch Coffee inspected?

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