Mellow Yellow Coffee & Vibes

1729 1 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10128

Jewish / Kosher

Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, Mellow Yellow Coffee & Vibes has five inspections in the public record. On Dec 11, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

Across the inspection history, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Manhattan restaurant scores 77. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 11, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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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

Jul 24, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

10F

Mar 9, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jan 27, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

Jan 12, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

04N

Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mellow Yellow Coffee & Vibes last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mellow Yellow Coffee & Vibes on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mellow Yellow Coffee & Vibes?

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 Mellow Yellow Coffee & Vibes.

How does Mellow Yellow Coffee & Vibes compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Mellow Yellow Coffee & Vibes most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Mellow Yellow Coffee & Vibes' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mellow Yellow Coffee & Vibes have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mellow Yellow Coffee & Vibes 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 Mellow Yellow Coffee & Vibes inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mellow Yellow Coffee & Vibes is inspected around two times per year on average.

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