The Bean

54 2 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10003
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, The Bean has four inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 10, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

“Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Among Manhattan restaurants, the typical score is 77; The Bean is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
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 29, 2023
Cycle Inspection / 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
Feb 24, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-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
Dec 21, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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
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
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Bean last inspected?

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

What is the most common violation at The Bean?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Bean.

How does The Bean compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

The Bean most recently scored 82 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 around two times per year on average.