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Romeo & Juliet Coffee House

555 West 42 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
64
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

The health department has logged six inspections at Romeo & Juliet Coffee House, the earliest from 2023. On Jan 7, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Compared to other Manhattan restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

6
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.
03A
64
Oct 29, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
61
Jul 29, 2025
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
95
Sep 9, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
61
Jul 16, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
05H
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
64
Apr 6, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Caloric content not posted on menus, menu boards or food tags, in a food service establishment that is 1 of 15 or more outlets operating the same type of business nationally under common ownership or control, or as a franchise or doing business under the same name, for each menu item that is served in portions, the size and content of which are standardized.
16-03
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
19-06
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Romeo & Juliet Coffee House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Romeo & Juliet Coffee House on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Romeo & Juliet Coffee House?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Romeo & Juliet Coffee House.

How does Romeo & Juliet Coffee House compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Romeo & Juliet Coffee House most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Romeo & Juliet Coffee House's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Romeo & Juliet Coffee House have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Romeo & Juliet Coffee House 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 Romeo & Juliet Coffee House inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Romeo & Juliet Coffee House is inspected around two times per year on average.

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