Joe Coffee

131 West 21 Street, Manhattan, NY 10011
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Joe Coffee appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. The most recent report on file is from Dec 18, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around three violations per visit lately, up from roughly one violation before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, showing up two times.

Joe Coffee scores about where you'd expect for a Manhattan restaurant. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 18, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
“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
78
Aug 16, 2025
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 9, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
06B
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
Jun 27, 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 Joe Coffee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Joe Coffee on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Joe Coffee?

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

How does Joe Coffee compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Joe Coffee's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Joe Coffee have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Joe 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 Joe Coffee inspected?

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