Peaky Barista

1220 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10028
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Peaky Barista appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. Peaky Barista was last inspected on Apr 20, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F”, showing up two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Manhattan restaurants. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 20, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
10D
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
78
Mar 9, 2026
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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
64
Oct 29, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
86
Jun 28, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Peaky Barista last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Peaky Barista on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Peaky Barista?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Peaky Barista.

How does Peaky Barista compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Peaky Barista most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Peaky Barista's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Peaky Barista have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Peaky Barista 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 Peaky Barista inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Peaky Barista is inspected roughly once per year on average.