Plowshares Coffee

2730 Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10025

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Aug 27, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, Plowshares Coffee has five inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 27, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, which has been cited three times.

Among Manhattan restaurants, the typical score is 77; Plowshares Coffee is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 27, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

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

08A

Apr 3, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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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

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

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

06E

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

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

Apr 16, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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

04L

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

08C

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

08A

10F

Jul 20, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

06E

Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-compostable plastic straws.

19-07

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

10F

Mar 27, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations.

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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

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

04L

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Plowshares Coffee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Plowshares Coffee on file is from Aug 27, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Plowshares Coffee?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Plowshares Coffee.

How does Plowshares Coffee compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Plowshares Coffee most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Plowshares Coffee's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Plowshares Coffee have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Plowshares 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 Plowshares Coffee inspected?

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

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