Sip & Scoop

569 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10022

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Apr 30, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Sip & Scoop five times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Apr 30, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor”, which has been cited four times.

Among Manhattan restaurants, the typical score is 77; Sip & Scoop is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 30, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation.

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Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Mar 11, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

06E

Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled do not use

09A

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

Jan 10, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection

1 minor violation.

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10F

Jan 7, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

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

05H

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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 8, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

6 critical violations.

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05D

Toilet facility not provided for employees or for patrons when required. shared patron-employee toilet accessed through kitchen, food prep or storage area or utensil washing area.

05E

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

06D

Food contact surface, refillable, reusable containers, or equipment improperly constructed, placed or maintained. unacceptable material used. culinary sink or other acceptable method not provided for washing food.

05C

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

05H

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sip & Scoop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sip & Scoop on file is from Apr 30, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sip & Scoop?

Across the inspection record, “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Sip & Scoop.

How does Sip & Scoop compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Sip & Scoop most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Sip & Scoop's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sip & Scoop have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sip & Scoop means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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