Blank Street

63 Spring Street, Manhattan, NY 10012
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jul 17, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Blank Street appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 17, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

Across the inspection history, “food contact surface not properly washed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so Blank Street trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 17, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
04J
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
70
May 8, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-compostable plastic straws.
19-07
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
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
Additional nutritional information statement not posted, or additional nutritional information not provided
16-06
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
58
Dec 27, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
82
Apr 12, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
82
Dec 8, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Blank Street last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Blank Street on file is from Jul 17, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Blank Street?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Blank Street.

How does Blank Street compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Blank Street most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Blank Street's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is Blank Street inspected?

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