Hill Mary Coffee Shop

118 East 28 Street, Manhattan, NY 10016
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Oct 8, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Hill Mary Coffee Shop has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 8, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly nine violations before.

“Toilet facility not provided for employees or for patrons” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Manhattan restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

2
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 8, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Toilet facility not provided for employees or for patrons when required. shared patron-employee toilet accessed through kitchen, food prep or storage area or utensil washing area.
05E
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
64
May 22, 2024
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
05H
Toilet facility not provided for employees or for patrons when required. shared patron-employee toilet accessed through kitchen, food prep or storage area or utensil washing area.
05E
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
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
19-06
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
20-01
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
43

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hill Mary Coffee Shop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hill Mary Coffee Shop on file is from Oct 8, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hill Mary Coffee Shop?

Across the inspection record, “toilet facility not provided for employees or for patrons” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hill Mary Coffee Shop.

How does Hill Mary Coffee Shop compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Hill Mary Coffee Shop most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Hill Mary Coffee Shop's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Hill Mary Coffee Shop have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Hill Mary 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.