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Sandwiches · Midtown-Times Square
MATTO ESPRESSO health grade & inspection history
8 WEST 46 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10036
12
NYC violation points↓ Lower is better
A 0–13 B 14–27 C 28+
Peer context Lower than 46% of comparable Manhattan inspections Local context Same as the local median
Score from the latest comparable inspection on Feb 6, 2026. The official grade is shown separately and can come from a different represented grading record.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Feb 6, 2026Inspection date
3Violations recorded
2Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 06ACritical violation
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
- 06CCritical violation
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.
- 08C
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Score trend
MATTO ESPRESSO inspection history
20 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 6, 2026 | A | 12 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Dec 23, 2025 | — | 32 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Aug 23, 2024 | A | 10 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Apr 10, 2024 | — | 35 | 6 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Mar 23, 2023 | A | 5 | 1 | Cycle Inspection / Re-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.
- 08ARecorded in 3 inspections
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 05DRecorded in 2 inspections
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
Official location
MATTO ESPRESSO on the map
Common questions
MATTO ESPRESSO inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for MATTO ESPRESSO?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Feb 6, 2026. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 12 violation points.
When was MATTO ESPRESSO last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Feb 6, 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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