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Coffee/Tea · Midtown-Times Square
BLUE BOTTLE COFFEE health grade & inspection history
60 EAST 42 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10165
2 latest violation-point score
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Jul 7, 2026). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Jul 7, 2026; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Jul 7, 2026Inspection date
1Violation recorded
0Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 10E
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
Score trend
BLUE BOTTLE COFFEE inspection history
26 fewer 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 7, 2026 | A | 2 | 1 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Jul 7, 2026 | — | — | 1 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection |
| Mar 13, 2025 | — | 7 | 2 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection |
| Mar 13, 2025 | — | — | 1 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Compliance Inspection |
| Dec 6, 2024 | C | 28 | 1 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection |
| Aug 16, 2024 | — | 30 | 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.
- 20-06Recorded in 2 inspections
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
- 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.
- 05ERecorded in 2 inspections
Toilet facility not provided for employees or for patrons when required. Shared patron-employee toilet accessed through kitchen, food prep or storage area or utensil washing area.
Official location
BLUE BOTTLE COFFEE on the map
Common questions
BLUE BOTTLE COFFEE inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for BLUE BOTTLE COFFEE?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Jul 7, 2026. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 2 violation points.
When was BLUE BOTTLE COFFEE last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Jul 7, 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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