The Bean

771 Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10003
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Oct 10, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The Bean has been inspected four times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Oct 10, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so The Bean is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 10, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
86
May 14, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
82
Dec 9, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
86
Nov 4, 2022
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Bean last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Bean on file is from Oct 10, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Bean?

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 The Bean.

How does The Bean compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

The Bean most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has The Bean's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Bean have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Bean 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 The Bean inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Bean is inspected roughly once per year on average.