Gregory's Coffee

20 East 40 Street, Manhattan, NY 10016
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Sep 3, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, Gregory's Coffee has four inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 3, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

The pattern that stands out is “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, which has been cited four times.

Among Manhattan restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The record reflects steady performance over time.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 3, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
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
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
78
Aug 14, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
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
Jul 1, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
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
May 26, 2023
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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gregory's Coffee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gregory's Coffee on file is from Sep 3, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gregory's Coffee?

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

How does Gregory's Coffee compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Gregory's Coffee's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Gregory's 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 Gregory's Coffee inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Gregory's Coffee is inspected around two times per year on average.