Coffee at

521 5 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10017
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Oct 20, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Coffee at three times, with records going back to 2022. On Oct 20, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

“Food contact surface not properly washed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Coffee at scores about where you'd expect for a Manhattan restaurant. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 20, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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
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
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
78
May 22, 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
Nov 3, 2022
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Coffee at last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Coffee at on file is from Oct 20, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Coffee at?

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

How does Coffee at compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Coffee at most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Coffee at's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Coffee at 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 Coffee at inspected?

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