Manhattan, NY — Manhattanville Coffee, a coffee and tea establishment at 142 Edgecombe Avenue in the Manhattanville neighborhood, received a score of 35 during a New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) inspection conducted on February 20, 2026. The score places the restaurant in Grade C territory, a significant departure from the establishment's previously consistent Grade A record.
The inspection data was released by DOHMH on February 23, 2026.
What Inspectors Found
During the February 20 inspection, DOHMH inspectors cited one critical violation at the establishment:
- Evidence of mice or live mice in the establishment's food or non-food areas (Violation Code 04L).
No non-critical violations were recorded during this inspection cycle. The single critical violation alone accounted for the establishment's score of 35, which exceeds the 28-point threshold for a Grade C designation.
Evidence of mice in a food service establishment represents a serious food safety concern. Rodent activity can lead to contamination of food products, food preparation surfaces, and storage areas through droppings, urine, and fur. The presence of mice may also indicate gaps in the building's structural integrity or deficiencies in sanitation practices that allow pest populations to establish themselves.
Food Safety Context
The NYC Health Code Article 81 establishes sanitary standards for all food service establishments operating within the five boroughs. Under these regulations, evidence of pest activity — including mice, rats, and insects — constitutes a critical violation due to the direct risk such conditions pose to public health.
The FDA Food Code, which serves as the model framework for local health regulations nationwide, classifies rodent activity in food establishments as a priority concern. Rodents are known vectors for a range of foodborne pathogens, including Salmonella and E. coli, and their presence in areas where food is stored, prepared, or served creates conditions that can facilitate contamination.
DOHMH conducts unannounced inspections of the city's approximately 27,000 food service establishments on a regular cycle. When violations are cited, establishments are typically given an opportunity to correct the conditions and may be subject to a re-inspection to verify compliance.
Inspection History
Manhattanville Coffee's February 2026 inspection marks a notable shift from the establishment's prior record. The coffee shop had earned Grade A scores across all three of its previous inspections:
- Oct 15, 2024: Score 12 (Grade A)
- May 26, 2023: Score 11 (Grade A)
- Jun 14, 2022: Score 12 (Grade A)
The jump from a score of 12 to 35 represents the first time the establishment has scored outside of Grade A range in its available inspection history. Prior scores had been consistently low, indicating a track record of general compliance with health code standards before this most recent inspection.
Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades
New York City's restaurant grading system, administered by DOHMH, assigns letter grades based on the total number of violation points recorded during an inspection. Each violation carries a specific point value, with critical violations weighted more heavily than general (non-critical) violations.
The grade thresholds are as follows:
- Grade A: 0–13 points
- Grade B: 14–27 points
- Grade C: 28 or more points
A Grade C indicates that significant violations were identified during the inspection. Establishments that receive a Grade B or C on an initial inspection may request a re-inspection or an adjudicatory hearing through the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH). During this process, restaurants may display a "Grade Pending" card rather than the letter grade.
Consumers can look up the full inspection history of any New York City restaurant through the DOHMH restaurant inspection database, which is publicly accessible online. All inspection scores, violation details, and grade assignments are part of the public record and are updated as new inspection data becomes available.
For additional information about NYC restaurant inspections and food safety standards, residents can visit the DOHMH website or call 311.
More About This Restaurant
View the full inspection history for Manhattanville Coffee including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.