Matto Espresso

299 Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10007
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Matto Espresso has been inspected four times since 2023. Matto Espresso was last inspected on Mar 31, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “food contact surface not properly washed”, which has been cited three times.

Matto Espresso's latest score is in line with the Manhattan average of 77. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
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
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
74
Sep 16, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
82
Mar 31, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
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
70
Mar 16, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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
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
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
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Matto Espresso last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Matto Espresso on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Matto Espresso?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Matto Espresso.

How does Matto Espresso compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Matto Espresso most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Matto Espresso's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Matto Espresso have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Matto Espresso 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 Matto Espresso inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Matto Espresso is inspected roughly once per year on average.