Inspection conducted Dec 18, 2025 · Data released by DOHMH Feb 27, 2026
CRITICAL VIOLATIONS
Mandarin Coffee Roastery Scores 81 on Health Inspection - Manhattan
Published March 2, 2026 3:44 AM
9 CHRISTOPHER STREET, Manhattan, NY 10014 · Other
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Violation Score A: 0-13 · B: 14-27 · C: 28+
Manhattan, NY — Mandarin Coffee Roastery, located at 9 Christopher Street in Greenwich Village, received a score of 81 on a health inspection conducted on December 18, 2025, according to New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) records released on February 27, 2026. The score places the establishment well above the 28-point threshold for a Grade C, the lowest letter grade assigned under the city's restaurant grading system.
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Inspectors documented two critical violations and one non-critical violation during the inspection.
What Inspectors Found
The most significant violation involved the absence of an accessible hand washing facility. Inspectors cited the establishment under violation code 05D, noting that no hand washing facility was available in or adjacent to the toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service, or ware washing area. The citation also noted that the hand washing facility was not accessible, was obstructed, or was being used for non-hand washing purposes, and that there was no hot and cold running water at adequate pressure, no soap, or no acceptable hand-drying device.
Hand washing is considered one of the most fundamental food safety practices. The FDA Food Code identifies proper hand hygiene as a critical control point in preventing the transmission of foodborne illness. Without a functional and accessible hand washing station, employees handling food or working in food preparation areas cannot maintain the level of hygiene required by regulatory standards.
The second critical violation, cited under code 06D, documented that food contact surfaces were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. Food contact surfaces include countertops, cutting boards, utensils, and equipment that come into direct contact with food during preparation or service. When these surfaces are not properly sanitized between uses, they can become vectors for bacterial contamination and cross-contamination between food items.
Inspectors also recorded one non-critical violation under code 19-07, noting a failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-compostable plastic straws. Under New York City Local Law 142, food service establishments are required to keep plastic straws available upon request for customers who need them due to medical or accessibility reasons.
Food Safety Context
New York City's restaurant inspection program, governed by NYC Health Code Article 81, requires all food service establishments to maintain sanitary conditions and adhere to food safety standards. The inspection scoring system assigns points based on the severity of each violation, with critical violations carrying higher point values than non-critical ones.
A score of 81 is notably high and reflects multiple serious deficiencies. For context, establishments scoring 13 points or fewer receive a Grade A, indicating minimal or no violations. The FDA Food Code, which serves as the foundation for many local food safety regulations, emphasizes that hand washing facilities and proper surface sanitization are essential components of any food safety management system.
The action recorded for this inspection was that violations were cited in the noted areas. No closure was ordered at the time of inspection.
Inspection History
No prior inspection history is available for Mandarin Coffee Roastery in the DOHMH database. This appears to be the first recorded inspection for this establishment at this location.
It should be noted that the inspection data was conducted on December 18, 2025, and released publicly by DOHMH on February 27, 2026. There may be a delay between when inspections occur and when results are published in the public dataset.
Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades
New York City assigns letter grades to restaurants based on their inspection scores:
Grade A: 0 to 13 points — establishment meets high standards of food safety
Grade B: 14 to 27 points — some violations noted requiring correction
Grade C: 28 or more points — significant violations documented
With a score of 81, Mandarin Coffee Roastery falls into the Grade C range. Restaurants that receive a Grade B or C on an initial inspection may request a re-inspection or contest the results through an adjudication hearing at the DOHMH's Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings.
Consumers can look up inspection results for any New York City restaurant through the DOHMH's publicly accessible database or by checking the letter grade posted at the establishment's entrance. For more information on the city's restaurant grading system, visit the NYC Department of Health website.
CRITICAL No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers. (Code 05H)
CRITICAL Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. (Code 06D)
CRITICAL No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers. (Code 05H)
Non-Critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. (Code 08A)
Non-Critical Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-compostable plastic straws. (Code 19-07)
Non-Critical Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink. (Code 09E)
CRITICAL Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations. (Code 04A)
Non-Critical 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. (Code 10B)
Non-Critical “Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted. (Code 20-04)
CRITICAL 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. (Code 06C)
CRITICAL 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. (Code 05D)
CRITICAL Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies. (Code 04N)
CRITICAL Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses. (Code 06F)
Non-Critical Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information (Code 20-08)
CRITICAL Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. (Code 06D)
CRITICAL No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers. (Code 05H)
Non-Critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. (Code 08A)
Non-Critical Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-compostable plastic straws. (Code 19-07)
Non-Critical Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink. (Code 09E)
CRITICAL Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations. (Code 04A)
Non-Critical 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. (Code 10B)
Non-Critical “Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted. (Code 20-04)
CRITICAL 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. (Code 06C)
CRITICAL 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. (Code 05D)
CRITICAL Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies. (Code 04N)
CRITICAL Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses. (Code 06F)
Non-Critical Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information (Code 20-08)
CRITICAL Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. (Code 06D)
CRITICAL No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers. (Code 05H)
Non-Critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. (Code 08A)
Non-Critical Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-compostable plastic straws. (Code 19-07)
Non-Critical Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink. (Code 09E)
CRITICAL Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations. (Code 04A)
Non-Critical 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. (Code 10B)
Non-Critical “Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted. (Code 20-04)
CRITICAL 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. (Code 06C)
CRITICAL 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. (Code 05D)
CRITICAL Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies. (Code 04N)
CRITICAL Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses. (Code 06F)
Non-Critical Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information (Code 20-08)
CRITICAL Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. (Code 06D)
Non-Critical Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink. (Code 09E)
CRITICAL Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. (Code 06D)
Non-Critical Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-compostable plastic straws. (Code 19-07)
CRITICAL 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. (Code 05D)
Non-Critical Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-compostable plastic straws. (Code 19-07)
Non-Critical Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-compostable plastic straws. (Code 19-07)
Non-Critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. (Code 08A)
Non-Critical “Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted. (Code 20-04)
Non-Critical “Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted. (Code 20-04)
Non-Critical Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-compostable plastic straws. (Code 19-07)
CRITICAL Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. (Code 06D)
Non-Critical Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information (Code 20-08)
Non-Critical Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink. (Code 09E)
Non-Critical “Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted. (Code 20-04)
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection data from the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), released under the NYC Open Data program.
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI (Claude) to synthesize official inspection data into accessible reporting, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Professional Review: All content undergoes standards and compliance oversight by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., NH EMT & BU-trained Paralegal, through Twin Digital Media's regulatory data auditing protocols.
Regulatory References: NYC Health Code Article 81, FDA Food Code (2022). NYC Restaurant Inspections is an independent public data reporting service. We are not affiliated with the City of New York.
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