Matto Espresso

359 East 68 Street, Manhattan, NY 10065
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Matto Espresso has been inspected four times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Jan 5, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent visits have flagged additional issues, ticking from two violations up to six.

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Among Manhattan restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
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
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
19-06
Caloric content not posted on menus, menu boards or food tags, in a food service establishment that is 1 of 15 or more outlets operating the same type of business nationally under common ownership or control, or as a franchise or doing business under the same name, for each menu item that is served in portions, the size and content of which are standardized.
16-03
Additional nutritional information statement not posted, or additional nutritional information not provided
16-06
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
74
Oct 11, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
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 23, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
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 12, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
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 Matto Espresso last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Matto Espresso on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Matto Espresso?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material 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?

No. Recent inspections at Matto Espresso have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around six more recently.

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 around two times per year on average.