Variety Coffee Roaster

140 Nassau Street, Manhattan, NY 10038
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Sep 30, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show four inspections at Variety Coffee Roaster stretching back to 2022. On Sep 30, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 30, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
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
Jun 3, 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
Feb 16, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
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
86
Dec 1, 2022
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Variety Coffee Roaster last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Variety Coffee Roaster on file is from Sep 30, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Variety Coffee Roaster?

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 Variety Coffee Roaster.

How does Variety Coffee Roaster compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Variety Coffee Roaster most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Variety Coffee Roaster's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Variety Coffee Roaster have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Variety Coffee Roaster 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 Variety Coffee Roaster inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Variety Coffee Roaster is inspected roughly once per year on average.