Black Press Coffee

1065 3 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10065
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Dec 9, 2024
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Black Press Coffee has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. On Dec 9, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

Among Manhattan restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 9, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
06B
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
74
Sep 3, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
Food protection certificate not available for inspection
18-11
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
55
Aug 16, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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
Lighting fixture located over, by or within food storage, preparation, service or display facility, and facility where utensils and equipment are cleaned and stored, which may shatter due to extreme heat, temperature changes or accidental contact; not fitted with shatterproof bulb or shielded and encased, with end caps or other device.
28-03
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Black Press Coffee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Black Press Coffee on file is from Dec 9, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Black Press Coffee compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Black Press Coffee most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Black Press Coffee's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Black Press Coffee have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Black Press Coffee means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.