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75 WEST 38 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10018
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CULTURE ESPRESSO health grade & inspection history
72 WEST 38 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10018
3
NYC violation points↓ Lower is better
A 0–13 B 14–27 C 28+
Peer context Lower than 93% of comparable Manhattan inspections Local context 8 points below the local median
Score from the latest comparable inspection on Feb 10, 2026. The official grade is shown separately and can come from a different represented grading record.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Feb 10, 2026Inspection date
1Violation recorded
0Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 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.
Score trend
CULTURE ESPRESSO inspection history
9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2026 | A | 3 | 1 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Oct 18, 2024 | A | 12 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| May 11, 2023 | A | 7 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / 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.
- 10FRecorded in 3 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
CULTURE ESPRESSO on the map
Common questions
CULTURE ESPRESSO inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for CULTURE ESPRESSO?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Feb 10, 2026. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 3 violation points.
When was CULTURE ESPRESSO last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Feb 10, 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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