ABOUT COFFEE in Upper West Side (Central)
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Mar 30, 2026
📍 445 COLUMBUS AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10024 ·
🍽️ Coffee/Tea
Overview
About Coffee on the Upper West Side holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 12 points on its most recent inspection. The coffee shop has maintained Grade A across all 5 inspections since 2023, with no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
ABOUT COFFEE in Upper West Side (Central): Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
Mar 30, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
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.
Violations:
10F
Feb 18, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 17
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Violations:
04A
GRADE A
Apr 21, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 9
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.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or no...
Dec 2, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 17
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.
Non-food co...
GRADE A
May 12, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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ABOUT COFFEE in Upper West Side (Central): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was ABOUT COFFEE last inspected?
- ABOUT COFFEE was last inspected on March 30, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is ABOUT COFFEE's current health grade?
- ABOUT COFFEE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has ABOUT COFFEE had?
- ABOUT COFFEE has 5 health inspections on record from May 2023 through March 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at ABOUT COFFEE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at ABOUT COFFEE was 17 points on February 18, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has ABOUT COFFEE ever received a Grade C?
- No. ABOUT COFFEE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.