Pennylane Coffee

305 East 45 Street, Manhattan, NY 10017

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Feb 4, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Pennylane Coffee appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2022. Pennylane Coffee was last inspected on Feb 4, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.

Across the inspection history, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Pennylane Coffee's latest score is in line with the Manhattan average of 77. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 4, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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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

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

Sep 19, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

10B

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

08A

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

08C

Apr 13, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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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

10F

Nuisance created or allowed to exist. facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.

28-01

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

10B

Mar 15, 2022

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

20D

Lighting inadequate

10C

Canned food product observed dented and not segregated from other consumable food items.

09A

Nuisance created or allowed to exist. facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying conditions.

22A

Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. prohibited chemical used/stored. open bait station used.

08C

Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.

20A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pennylane Coffee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pennylane Coffee on file is from Feb 4, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pennylane Coffee?

Across the inspection record, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pennylane Coffee.

How does Pennylane Coffee compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Pennylane Coffee's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Pennylane Coffee have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pennylane Coffee 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 Pennylane Coffee inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pennylane Coffee is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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