M & D Coffee Cafe

215 West 116 Street, Manhattan, NY 10026
American
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
58
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Inspectors have visited M & D Coffee Cafe six times, with records going back to 2023. M & D Coffee Cafe was last inspected on Feb 9, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about seven violations before that.

Looking across the full record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which M & D Coffee Cafe's 58 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

6
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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
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 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
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
58
Dec 23, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 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
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
67
Sep 25, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
67
Jul 26, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 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
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
Sign prohibiting smoking or using electronic cigarettes not conspicuously posted.
15-27
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
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
“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
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
10A
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
37
Jan 30, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
10D
61
Dec 28, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
05H
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
“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
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
61

Frequently Asked Questions

When was M & D Coffee Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at M & D Coffee Cafe on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at M & D Coffee Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at M & D Coffee Cafe.

How does M & D Coffee Cafe compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

M & D Coffee Cafe most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has M & D Coffee Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at M & D Coffee Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at M & D Coffee Cafe 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 M & D Coffee Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, M & D Coffee Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.