Nicky's Coffee Shop

3140 Bainbridge Avenue, Bronx, NY 10467

American

Last inspected: Sep 29, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Nicky's Coffee Shop five times, with records going back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 29, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

“Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Nicky's Coffee Shop's latest score of 82 sits above the Bronx average of 77. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 29, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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

Sep 8, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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

04L

After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Jan 17, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 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

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

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

Dec 18, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

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

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

08C

10F

Oct 6, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

View 2 violations

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nicky's Coffee Shop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nicky's Coffee Shop on file is from Sep 29, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nicky's Coffee Shop?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Nicky's Coffee Shop.

How does Nicky's Coffee Shop compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Nicky's Coffee Shop most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Nicky's Coffee Shop's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nicky's Coffee Shop have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Nicky's Coffee Shop 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 Nicky's Coffee Shop inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Nicky's Coffee Shop is inspected around three times per year on average.

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