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Coffee/Tea · Midtown-Times Square
BLACK FOX COFFEE health grade & inspection history
550 MADISON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10022
8 latest violation-point score
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Jul 9, 2026). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Jul 9, 2026; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Jul 9, 2026Inspection date
1Violation recorded
1Critical item
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 02GCritical 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.
Score trend
BLACK FOX COFFEE inspection history
1 more inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2026 | A | 8 | 1 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Feb 21, 2025 | A | 7 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Nov 20, 2024 | — | 16 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Nov 20, 2024 | — | — | 1 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection |
| Aug 21, 2023 | A | 9 | 2 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection |
Repeat patterns
Recurring violation codes
Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.
- 06DRecorded in 3 inspections
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 02GRecorded in 2 inspections
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.
- 10FRecorded in 2 inspections
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.
Official location
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Common questions
BLACK FOX COFFEE inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for BLACK FOX COFFEE?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Jul 9, 2026. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 8 violation points.
When was BLACK FOX COFFEE last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Jul 9, 2026.
Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?
Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.
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