Clipper Coffee

274 City Island Avenue, Bronx, NY 10464
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Clipper Coffee, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 5, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

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

Clipper Coffee's latest score of 82 sits above the Bronx average of 77. The record reflects steady performance over time.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
82
Oct 24, 2024
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
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
Oct 31, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
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
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Clipper Coffee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Clipper Coffee on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Clipper Coffee?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Clipper Coffee.

How does Clipper Coffee compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Clipper Coffee most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Clipper Coffee's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Clipper Coffee have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Clipper 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 Clipper Coffee inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Clipper Coffee is inspected roughly once per year on average.