Gemina Coffee Shop

424 East 14 Street, Manhattan, NY 10009

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jan 3, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show three inspections at Gemina Coffee Shop stretching back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 3, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at two versus four before.

When inspectors have written things up, food contact surface not properly washed has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Manhattan restaurants. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 3, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

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Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Apr 23, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 critical violation.

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Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Feb 28, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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

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, 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

“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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gemina Coffee Shop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gemina Coffee Shop on file is from Jan 3, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gemina Coffee Shop?

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

How does Gemina Coffee Shop compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Gemina Coffee Shop most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Gemina Coffee Shop's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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