Monkey Cup

1965 7 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10026
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Sep 22, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Monkey Cup has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 22, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Among Manhattan restaurants, the typical score is 77; Monkey Cup is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 22, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
86
May 2, 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 22, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Monkey Cup last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Monkey Cup on file is from Sep 22, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Monkey Cup?

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 Monkey Cup.

How does Monkey Cup compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Monkey Cup most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Monkey Cup's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Monkey Cup 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 Monkey Cup inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Monkey Cup is inspected roughly once per year on average.