Proof Coffee Roaster

335 East 27 Street, Manhattan, NY 10016
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Oct 2, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Proof Coffee Roaster has been inspected five times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 2, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things have moved in the wrong direction: violation counts went from two to three.

When inspectors have written things up, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Proof Coffee Roaster scores about where you'd expect for a Manhattan restaurant. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 2, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
04J
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
78
Jun 20, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
Mar 28, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
82
Oct 28, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 25, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
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
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Proof Coffee Roaster last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Proof Coffee Roaster on file is from Oct 2, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Proof Coffee Roaster?

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 Proof Coffee Roaster.

How does Proof Coffee Roaster compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Proof Coffee Roaster's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Proof Coffee Roaster have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around three more recently.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Proof Coffee Roaster 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 Proof Coffee Roaster inspected?

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