Watchhouse Coffee

660 5 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10103
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records currently show only two inspections for Watchhouse Coffee. The most recent report on file is from Jan 12, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around three violations each, up from closer to one violation before.

That's lower than the typical Manhattan restaurant, which scores around 77. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

2
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
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
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
70
Aug 9, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Watchhouse Coffee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Watchhouse Coffee on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Watchhouse Coffee compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Watchhouse Coffee most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Watchhouse Coffee's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Watchhouse Coffee have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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