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Coffee/Tea · Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan

Coffee Project

401 West 53 Street, Manhattan 10019 · 9173882268

A NYC grade
74 Clean Score
12 Inspection score
Jul 1, 2025 Last inspection

Currently on the watch list — recent inspection flagged elevated risk.

Most recent inspection

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Inspection history

Jul 1, 2025 · Grade A · Score 12

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

  • 06D — Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. (critical)
  • 06B — Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area. (critical)
  • 10B — 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. (critical)
Mar 21, 2024 · Grade A · Score 10

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

  • 10D — Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes. (critical)
  • 10F — 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. (critical)
  • 04J — Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding. (critical)
Jun 16, 2023 · Grade N/A · Score 20

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

  • 04A — Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations. (critical)
  • 06A — 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. (critical)
  • 10G — Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient. (critical)

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