Blank Street Coffee

688 Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10012
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, Blank Street Coffee has four inspections in the public record. Blank Street Coffee was last inspected on Jan 12, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with violation counts hovering near three.

Looking across the full record, cold TCS food item held above 41 °F is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average is 77, putting Blank Street Coffee squarely in typical territory. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability
19-10
78
Feb 5, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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
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
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
78
Nov 6, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
78
Aug 14, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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
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
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Blank Street Coffee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Blank Street Coffee on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Blank Street Coffee?

Across the inspection record, cold TCS food item held above 41 °F 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 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Blank Street Coffee have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around three per visit.

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.