Hutch & Waldo Coffee

247 East 81 Street, Manhattan, NY 10028
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Oct 8, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Hutch & Waldo Coffee four times, with records going back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 8, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from four violations to two.

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Hutch & Waldo Coffee scores about where you'd expect for a Manhattan restaurant. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 8, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
74
Sep 22, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
55
May 29, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
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Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
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
90
Jan 6, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hutch & Waldo Coffee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hutch & Waldo Coffee on file is from Oct 8, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hutch & Waldo Coffee?

Across the inspection record, food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hutch & Waldo Coffee.

How does Hutch & Waldo Coffee compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Hutch & Waldo Coffee most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Hutch & Waldo Coffee's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Hutch & Waldo Coffee 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 Hutch & Waldo Coffee 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 Hutch & Waldo Coffee inspected?

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