Blue Bottle Coffee

20 Hudson Yards, Manhattan, NY 10001
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. On Dec 2, 2025, 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.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly three violations before.

Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so Blue Bottle Coffee is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
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
86
Aug 7, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial 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
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Blue Bottle Coffee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Blue Bottle Coffee on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Blue Bottle Coffee compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Blue Bottle Coffee most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Blue Bottle Coffee's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Blue Bottle Coffee have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Blue Bottle 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.