Think Coffee

246 5 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10001

American

Last inspected: Jul 18, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show five inspections at Think Coffee stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 18, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up two violations, compared to four violations previously.

Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Think Coffee scores about where you'd expect for a Manhattan restaurant. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 18, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations.

View 2 violations

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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

06E

Jun 16, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

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

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

04A

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

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

Feb 23, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

10F

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Oct 31, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

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

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Aug 30, 2022

Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 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

Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.

10A

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Think Coffee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Think Coffee on file is from Jul 18, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Think Coffee?

Across the inspection record, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Think Coffee.

How does Think Coffee compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Think Coffee most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Think Coffee's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Think Coffee have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about four previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Think Coffee means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Think Coffee inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Think Coffee is inspected around two times per year on average.

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