City Coffee Bar

914 Columbus Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10025

American

Last inspected: Jul 14, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

City Coffee Bar appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jul 14, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: four violations last time, two this time.

Looking across the full record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Among Manhattan restaurants, the typical score is 77; City Coffee Bar is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Jul 14, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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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

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

May 19, 2025

Trans Fat / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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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

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.

16-02

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Apr 17, 2024

Cycle Inspection / 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

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

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

Dec 21, 2023

Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 8 minor violations.

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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

06C

10B

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Sale of tobacco products, herbal cigarettes, liquid nicotine, shisha, rolling papers or smoking paraphernalia to minors prohibited

15-17

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

10F

Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.

20-01

“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

20-04

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

Frequently Asked Questions

When was City Coffee Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at City Coffee Bar on file is from Jul 14, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at City Coffee Bar?

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 City Coffee Bar.

How does City Coffee Bar compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

City Coffee Bar most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has City Coffee Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at City Coffee Bar have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at City Coffee Bar 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 City Coffee Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, City Coffee Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.

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