Manhattan, NY — 787 Coffee, located at 204 W 10th St in Manhattan, was closed by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) following an inspection conducted June 10, 2026. Inspectors recorded a score of 30, placing the establishment in the C range under the city's restaurant grading system. Inspection data was released by the DOHMH on June 12, 2026.

The closure came after inspectors cited one critical violation. DOHMH noted that violations requiring immediate action were addressed at the time of the inspection.

What Inspectors Found

Inspectors documented one critical violation during the June 10 inspection:

  • Code 05H: No approved written standard operating procedure (SOP) for avoiding contamination by refillable or returnable containers.

This violation falls under food safety protocols governing how establishments handle containers that are returned for refilling. Without a documented SOP in place, there is no verifiable process to ensure these containers are properly handled to prevent cross-contamination. The DOHMH classifies this as a critical violation because it represents a direct risk to food safety if left unaddressed.

No non-critical violations were cited during this inspection.

Food Safety Context

Under NYC Health Code Article 81, food service establishments are required to maintain documented procedures for food handling practices that carry contamination risk. The use of refillable or returnable containers, including personal cups and carafes, has become increasingly common in coffee shops. Regulations require that establishments have written protocols outlining how staff must handle these items to prevent contact with dispensing equipment or food-contact surfaces.

The FDA Food Code, which informs New York City's local health regulations, similarly requires that refillable containers brought in by consumers be constructed and cleaned in a manner that does not contaminate the food being dispensed. Written SOPs serve as a verifiable record that a consistent, approved process is being followed by all staff.

Establishments closed by the DOHMH are permitted to reopen once the conditions that led to the closure have been corrected and verified by inspectors.

Inspection History

The June 2026 closure is the latest in a series of inspections that have shown elevated scores at this location. The DOHMH's records for 787 Coffee at 204 W 10th St include the following:

  • April 13, 2026: Score 55 (Grade Z)
  • January 7, 2026: Score 21
  • September 12, 2025: Score 29 (Grade C)
  • January 9, 2025: Score 29
  • August 8, 2024: Score not recorded
  • March 15, 2024: Score not recorded
  • December 27, 2023: Score 26
  • December 15, 2023: Score 28 (Grade C)
  • November 20, 2023: Score 45

The April 2026 inspection produced a score of 55, among the highest on record for this location. The most recent closure follows a pattern of scores at or above the Grade C threshold across multiple inspection cycles. A Grade Z designation is assigned when an establishment is in the process of being re-inspected following a prior result and a final letter grade has not yet been determined.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City uses a points-based grading system for restaurant inspections administered by the DOHMH. Each violation carries a point value based on its severity, and the total score determines the grade posted at the establishment:

  • A: 0 to 13 points (lowest risk)
  • B: 14 to 27 points
  • C: 28 or more points (highest risk)

A score of 30, as recorded during the June 10 inspection, falls in the C range. Establishments that score in the B or C range during an initial inspection are typically re-inspected within a set timeframe. If the score improves to the A range on re-inspection, the establishment may post an A grade. Otherwise, the letter grade corresponding to the lower of the two scores is posted.

Closures occur when inspectors identify conditions that pose an imminent public health risk. In those cases, the establishment must cease operations until corrective action has been taken and verified by the DOHMH.

More About This Restaurant

View the full inspection history for 787 Coffee including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.