Latest inspection: No letter assigned 22 points · B-range score, not an assigned B Previous assigned grade: A · Jul 18, 2025

American · Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square

THINK COFFEE health grade & inspection history

246 5 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10001

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22
NYC violation points↓ Lower is better
A 0–13 B 14–27 C 28+
Peer context Lower than 14% of comparable Manhattan inspections Local context 12 points above the local median

Score from the latest comparable inspection on Aug 6, 2026. It falls in the B range, but that is not an assigned letter grade.

About the restaurant

What to know about THINK COFFEE

THINK COFFEE is an American coffee shop in Midtown South–Flatiron–Union Square, built around coffee, baked goods, and light café fare. The menu includes espresso drinks, pastries, bread, desserts, and other simple daytime options. Its welcoming café format fits a quick refreshment, a casual meeting, or time spent working over a drink. This profile also lets readers check the restaurant’s NYC health grade, inspection score, health-code violations, and inspection history.

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Latest NYC health inspection

Health inspection snapshot

Aug 6, 2026Inspection date
4Violations recorded
3Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

Inspection details

Latest health code violations

  • 02B
    Critical violation

    Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

  • 04H
    Critical violation

    Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.

  • 06D
    Critical violation

    Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

  • 10B

    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.

Score trend

THINK COFFEE inspection history

10 more inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events in the current NYC record; the history can change after an agency update.

DateAssigned gradeScoreViolationsInspection
Aug 6, 2026Not assigned224Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Jul 18, 2025A122Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Jun 16, 2025Not assigned336Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Feb 23, 2024A63Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Oct 31, 2023Not assigned315Cycle 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.

  • 02B
    Recorded in 3 inspections

    Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

  • 04H
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.

  • 10B
    Recorded 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.

  • 09C
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

  • 10F
    Recorded 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

THINK COFFEE on the map

Common questions

THINK COFFEE inspection FAQ

What NYC health grade is listed for THINK COFFEE?

The latest comparable inspection on Aug 6, 2026 has 22 violation points, which falls in the B score range, but no letter grade is recorded for that inspection. The previous assigned grade was A, dated Jul 18, 2025.

When was THINK COFFEE last inspected?

The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Aug 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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