The Jolly Goat Coffee Bar

515 West 47 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jul 24, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2022, The Jolly Goat Coffee Bar has four inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 24, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

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

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Manhattan restaurants. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 24, 2025
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
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
78
Jan 7, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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
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
61
Jan 25, 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
Nov 25, 2022
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
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
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Jolly Goat Coffee Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Jolly Goat Coffee Bar on file is from Jul 24, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Jolly Goat Coffee Bar?

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 Jolly Goat Coffee Bar.

How does The Jolly Goat Coffee Bar compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

The Jolly Goat Coffee Bar most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has The Jolly Goat Coffee Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Jolly Goat Coffee Bar have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Jolly Goat Coffee Bar 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 Jolly Goat Coffee Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Jolly Goat Coffee Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.