Red Kup

701 Saint Nicholas Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10031

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jul 22, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show four inspections at Red Kup stretching back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jul 22, 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 six violations earlier in the record.

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 22, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

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

Jun 30, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

6 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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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

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Sewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate or unapproved.

05A

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

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

08A

10F

Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)

19-06

Oct 11, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

2 minor violations.

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Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.

10A

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

Aug 28, 2023

Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.

05H

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

10F

Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.

10A

10B

“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.

20-04

Sign prohibiting smoking or using electronic cigarettes not conspicuously posted.

15-27

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

20-01

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Red Kup last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Red Kup on file is from Jul 22, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Red Kup?

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 Red Kup.

How does Red Kup compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Red Kup's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Red Kup have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Red Kup 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 Red Kup inspected?

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

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