Robusta Espresso Bar

50 West 47 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026

Score

High Risk

Robusta Espresso Bar has been inspected three times since 2023. The most recent report on file is from Feb 19, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

The last inspection found 10 violations, up from two the time before.

Food contact surface not properly washed comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Robusta Espresso Bar's latest score of 41 falls below the Manhattan average of 77. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 19, 2026

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 6 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

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

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

06E

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

06D

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

19-06

Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability

19-10

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

“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

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

Oct 2, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

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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

Apr 3, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

04L

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Robusta Espresso Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Robusta Espresso Bar on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Robusta Espresso Bar?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Robusta Espresso Bar.

How does Robusta Espresso Bar compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Robusta Espresso Bar most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Robusta Espresso Bar's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Robusta Espresso Bar have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around 10 more recently.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Robusta Espresso Bar means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Robusta Espresso Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Robusta Espresso Bar is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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