The Chipped Cup

3610 Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10031
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The Chipped Cup has been inspected four times since 2023. The most recent report on file is from Mar 4, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with violation counts hovering near two.

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

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Manhattan restaurant scores 77. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
Feb 26, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
06B
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
Apr 25, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.
04O
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
78
Mar 8, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Haccp plan not approved or approved haccp plan not maintained on premises.
06G
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
Current letter grade or "grade pending" card not posted.
20-06
Equipment used for rop not approved by the department
28-04
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
52

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Chipped Cup last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Chipped Cup on file is from Mar 4, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Chipped Cup?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Chipped Cup.

How does The Chipped Cup compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

The Chipped Cup most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has The Chipped Cup's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at The Chipped Cup have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around two per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Chipped Cup 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 Chipped Cup inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Chipped Cup is inspected around two times per year on average.