Coffee Project

401 West 53 Street, Manhattan, NY 10019

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jul 1, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Coffee Project has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. On Jul 1, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

That's lower than the typical Manhattan restaurant, which scores around 77. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 1, 2025

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

Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.

06B

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

Mar 21, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.

10D

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

Jun 16, 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 protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

10G

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Coffee Project last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Coffee Project on file is from Jul 1, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Coffee Project compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Coffee Project most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Coffee Project's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Coffee Project means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Coffee Project inspected?

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

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