Blank Street Coffee

472 3 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10016

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Blank Street Coffee has five inspections on file, the first dated 2023. On Mar 30, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. 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 two violations per visit.

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

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Manhattan restaurant scores 77. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 30, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 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

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

Dec 6, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

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

10F

Nov 28, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

02G

Caloric content not posted on menus, menu boards or food tags, in a food service establishment that is 1 of 15 or more outlets operating the same type of business nationally under common ownership or control, or as a franchise or doing business under the same name, for each menu item that is served in portions, the size and content of which are standardized.

16-03

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-compostable plastic straws.

19-07

Aug 4, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

10F

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

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

Jul 17, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

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

10F

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Blank Street Coffee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Blank Street Coffee on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Blank Street Coffee?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Blank Street Coffee.

How does Blank Street Coffee compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Blank Street Coffee most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Blank Street Coffee's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Blank Street Coffee have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Blank Street 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 Blank Street Coffee inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Blank Street Coffee is inspected around two times per year on average.

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