A
Coffee/Tea · Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square
BLANK STREET COFFEE health grade & inspection history
298 5 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10001
5
NYC violation points↓ Lower is better
A 0–13 B 14–27 C 28+
Peer context Lower than 92% of comparable Manhattan inspections Local context 7 points below the local median
Score from the latest comparable inspection on Apr 7, 2026. The official grade is shown separately and can come from a different represented grading record.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Apr 7, 2026Inspection date
1Violation recorded
1Critical item
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 04OCritical violation
Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.
Score trend
BLANK STREET COFFEE inspection history
15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2026 | A | 5 | 1 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Jan 6, 2026 | — | 20 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Jan 6, 2026 | — | — | 1 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection |
| Dec 13, 2024 | A | 8 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Aug 23, 2023 | A | 2 | 1 | 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.
- 06CRecorded in 2 inspections
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.
Official location
BLANK STREET COFFEE on the map
Common questions
BLANK STREET COFFEE inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for BLANK STREET COFFEE?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Apr 7, 2026. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 5 violation points.
When was BLANK STREET COFFEE last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Apr 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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