Ninth Street Espresso

700 East 9 Street, Manhattan, NY 10009
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show four inspections at Ninth Street Espresso stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 17, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up two violations, compared to three violations previously.

Looking across the full record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 17, 2025
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
Nov 20, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-compostable plastic straws.
19-07
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
20-01
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
64
Jan 27, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
Sep 28, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ninth Street Espresso last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ninth Street Espresso on file is from Apr 17, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ninth Street Espresso?

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 Ninth Street Espresso.

How does Ninth Street Espresso compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Ninth Street Espresso most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Ninth Street Espresso's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Ninth Street Espresso have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about three previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ninth Street Espresso 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 Ninth Street Espresso inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ninth Street Espresso is inspected around two times per year on average.