Blank Street Coffee

1173 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10028
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Blank Street Coffee appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 6, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, 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 two times.

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
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
Jul 10, 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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
90
Jan 20, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
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
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Blank Street Coffee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Blank Street Coffee on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains three 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 two 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 roughly once per year on average.