Birch Coffee

240 East 54 Street, Manhattan, NY 10022
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jun 10, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Birch Coffee has been inspected three times since 2022. Birch Coffee was last inspected on Jun 10, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Birch Coffee's latest score is in line with the Manhattan average of 77. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 10, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
10D
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
78
Dec 18, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
10D
78
Sep 20, 2022
Pre-permit (Operational) / 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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Birch Coffee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Birch Coffee on file is from Jun 10, 2025. The public record contains three 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 78 out of 100, which is about the same as 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 two violations 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.