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Coffee/Tea · Midtown-Times Square
BLUE BOTTLE COFFEE health grade & inspection history
1345 6TH AVE, Manhattan, NY 10105
8 latest violation-point score
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Mar 30, 2026). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Mar 30, 2026; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Mar 30, 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
BLUE BOTTLE COFFEE inspection history
58 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2026 | A | 8 | 1 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Mar 27, 2025 | — | 3 | 1 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Second Compliance Inspection |
| Mar 27, 2025 | — | — | 1 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Second Compliance Inspection |
| Mar 27, 2025 | — | — | 1 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection |
| Jan 30, 2025 | — | 0 | 0 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection |
| Dec 13, 2024 | C | 66 | 4 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection |
| Sep 17, 2024 | — | 4 | 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.
- 10BRecorded in 2 inspections
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.
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 Mar 30, 2026. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 8 violation points.
When was BLUE BOTTLE COFFEE last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Mar 30, 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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