John's Coffee Shop

823 Second Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10017
American
Last inspected: Oct 1, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show three inspections at John's Coffee Shop stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Oct 1, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with violation counts hovering near two.

Looking across the full record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average for Manhattan sits at 77, putting John's Coffee Shop on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 1, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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 10, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
Nov 18, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
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
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was John's Coffee Shop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at John's Coffee Shop on file is from Oct 1, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at John's Coffee Shop?

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 John's Coffee Shop.

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

John's Coffee Shop most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has John's Coffee Shop's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at John's Coffee Shop have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around two per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at John's Coffee Shop 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 John's Coffee Shop inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, John's Coffee Shop is inspected roughly once per year on average.