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Coffee/Tea · Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square
LE CAFE COFFEE health grade & inspection history
1 PENN PLAZA, Manhattan, NY 10119
7
NYC violation points↓ Lower is better
A 0–13 B 14–27 C 28+
Peer context Lower than 86% of comparable Manhattan inspections Local context 5 points below the local median
Score from the latest comparable inspection on May 8, 2026. The official grade is shown separately and can come from a different represented grading record.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
May 8, 2026Inspection date
2Violations recorded
1Critical item
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 06DCritical violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 10H
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
Score trend
LE CAFE COFFEE inspection history
16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026 | A | 7 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Mar 6, 2026 | — | 23 | 4 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Nov 22, 2024 | A | 9 | 3 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection |
| Aug 7, 2024 | — | 31 | 5 | 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.
- 10HRecorded in 2 inspections
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
- 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.
- 04HRecorded in 2 inspections
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
- 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.
- 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
LE CAFE COFFEE on the map
Common questions
LE CAFE COFFEE inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for LE CAFE COFFEE?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated May 8, 2026. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 7 violation points.
When was LE CAFE COFFEE last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated May 8, 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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