Blue Bottle Coffee

150 Greenwich Street, Manhattan, NY 10007
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Blue Bottle Coffee has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 20, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about four violations before that.

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

Blue Bottle Coffee's latest score of 86 sits above the Manhattan average of 77. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
86
Oct 8, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
Sep 19, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.
03A
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
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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Blue Bottle Coffee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Blue Bottle Coffee on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Blue Bottle 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 Blue Bottle Coffee.

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 four 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.

How often is Blue Bottle Coffee inspected?

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