Gumption Coffee

106 West 45 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jul 25, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged four inspections at Gumption Coffee, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 25, 2025. 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.

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

Gumption Coffee's latest score of 82 sits above the Manhattan average of 77. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 25, 2025
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
Mar 26, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
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
Jan 25, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
74
Oct 5, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
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
61

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gumption Coffee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gumption Coffee on file is from Jul 25, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gumption Coffee?

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

How does Gumption Coffee compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Gumption Coffee's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Gumption 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 Gumption Coffee inspected?

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