Picky Barista

245 West 72 Street, Manhattan, NY 10023
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Picky Barista has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. On Jan 8, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

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

Looking across the full record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, this is about average. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Re-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
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
06B
74
Nov 28, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
61
Aug 13, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 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
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
70
Mar 6, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
19-06
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Picky Barista last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Picky Barista on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Picky Barista?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Picky Barista.

How does Picky Barista compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Picky Barista most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Picky Barista's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Picky Barista means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Picky Barista inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Picky Barista is inspected around two times per year on average.