Manhattan, NY — Neiberhud, a coffee and tea establishment at 107 Thompson Street in Manhattan's SoHo neighborhood, was closed by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) following an inspection conducted on January 8, 2026. The inspection resulted in a score of 91 points, far exceeding the 28-point threshold for a Grade C — the lowest passing category in the city's restaurant grading system. All three violations documented during the inspection were classified as critical.

The closure was recorded in DOHMH inspection data released on January 16, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

The January 8 inspection identified three critical violations at the Thompson Street location. No non-critical violations were cited.

Inspectors documented that the establishment lacked sufficient hot holding, cold storage, or cold holding equipment needed to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods at required temperatures (violation code 05F). Proper temperature control equipment is a foundational requirement for any food service establishment, as TCS foods kept outside safe temperature ranges can support the rapid growth of harmful bacteria.

A second critical violation cited food contact surfaces that were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized after each use or following any activity when contamination may have occurred (violation code 06D). Food contact surfaces — including prep tables, cutting boards, utensils, and equipment — must be cleaned and sanitized between uses to prevent cross-contamination.

The third critical violation noted that cold TCS food items were held above 41°F (violation code 02G). The FDA Food Code and NYC Health Code require that cold TCS foods be maintained at 41°F or below to limit bacterial growth. Foods held above this threshold for extended periods may enter the temperature "danger zone" (between 41°F and 135°F), where pathogens can multiply to unsafe levels.

Together, these three violations indicate that inspectors found a pattern of temperature control failures and inadequate sanitation practices at the time of the inspection.

Food Safety Context

New York City's restaurant inspection program operates under NYC Health Code Article 81, which establishes food safety standards for the city's approximately 27,000 restaurants. The program is aligned with the FDA Food Code, which provides science-based guidelines for food handling, temperature control, and sanitation.

Critical violations are those that are most likely to contribute to foodborne illness. Temperature control failures — both in equipment availability and in actual food temperatures — are among the most commonly cited critical violations in NYC inspections. When cold foods are not maintained at or below 41°F, bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, and E. coli can grow to dangerous levels. Similarly, food contact surfaces that are not properly sanitized can serve as vectors for cross-contamination between raw and ready-to-eat foods.

The DOHMH closes establishments when inspectors determine that conditions present an imminent public health hazard. A closure requires the restaurant to correct all cited violations and pass a re-inspection before reopening to the public.

Neiberhud's score of 91 points reflects the combined severity of the violations documented. Under the city's grading system, lower scores indicate fewer or less serious violations, while higher scores reflect more significant food safety concerns.

Inspection History

This January 2026 inspection represents the first inspection record available for Neiberhud in the DOHMH public database. No prior inspection history was found for this establishment at this location.

  • January 8, 2026: Score 91 (Grade C range), closed by DOHMH — 3 critical violations cited

Because no prior inspection data is available, it is not possible to compare this result against a historical pattern. The establishment may be newly opened, or prior records may not yet appear in the publicly released dataset.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City assigns letter grades to restaurants based on inspection scores. The grading scale is as follows:

  • Grade A: 0–13 points (lowest number of violation points)
  • Grade B: 14–27 points
  • Grade C: 28 or more points

A score of 91 falls well within the Grade C range. Restaurants that receive a Grade C on an initial inspection are entitled to a re-inspection, during which they have the opportunity to improve their score. Restaurants that are closed must address all violations and pass a DOHMH re-inspection before they may resume operations.

Consumers can look up any restaurant's current grade and full inspection history through the DOHMH restaurant inspection database, available online at the NYC Open Data portal. Inspection scores and letter grades are also required to be posted at the entrance of each establishment.

The data referenced in this article is drawn from publicly available DOHMH inspection records. Inspection results reflect conditions observed at the time of the inspection and may not represent current conditions at the establishment.

More About This Restaurant

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