BIG GAY ICE CREAM / COFFEE PROJECT NEW YORK in Tribeca Civic Center

⚠️ This facility has been closed 4 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A Last inspected Mar 18, 2025
📍 450 WASHINGTON STREET, Manhattan, NY 10013  ·  🍽️ American  ·  🚇 Houston Street, Spring Street
Overview

Big Gay Ice Cream / Coffee Project New York in Tribeca has been subject to 4 emergency closures by NYC DOHMH inspectors since 2024. The restaurant currently holds a Grade A with a score of 13 points, though this represents just 1 Grade A result across 8 inspections conducted over the past year.

8
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
4
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection

BIG GAY ICE CREAM / COFFEE PROJECT NEW YORK in Tribeca Civic Center: Emergency Closures (4)

Emergency closure history for BIG GAY ICE CREAM / COFFEE PROJECT NEW YORK
Date Grade Score Type
Jan 31, 2025 CLOSED 19 Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Jan 31, 2025 CLOSED 19 Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Jan 27, 2025 CLOSED 47 Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Jan 27, 2025 CLOSED 47 Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

BIG GAY ICE CREAM / COFFEE PROJECT NEW YORK in Tribeca Civic Center: Full Inspection History (8 records)

GRADE A Mar 18, 2025 — Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed. Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, ...
Violations: 06A 10F 06D
GRADE P Feb 5, 2025 — Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 8
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. Non-food contact surfa...
Violations: 06C 10F
🚫 CLOSURE Jan 31, 2025 — Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 19
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. Evidence of mice or li...
Violations: 06C 04L 08A
🚫 CLOSURE Jan 31, 2025 — Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 19
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Cond...
Violations: 08A 06C
🚫 CLOSURE Jan 27, 2025 — Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 47
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. Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-compostable plastic straw...
Violations: 10F 19-07 08A 10B 06C 18-11 04L
🚫 CLOSURE Jan 27, 2025 — Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 47
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
Jan 27, 2025 — Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-compostable plastic straws.
Violations: 19-07
Oct 19, 2024 — Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
Score: 0
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BIG GAY ICE CREAM / COFFEE PROJECT NEW YORK in Tribeca Civic Center: Frequently Asked Questions

When was BIG GAY ICE CREAM / COFFEE PROJECT NEW YORK last inspected?
BIG GAY ICE CREAM / COFFEE PROJECT NEW YORK was last inspected on March 18, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
What is BIG GAY ICE CREAM / COFFEE PROJECT NEW YORK's current health grade?
BIG GAY ICE CREAM / COFFEE PROJECT NEW YORK currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
How many times has BIG GAY ICE CREAM / COFFEE PROJECT NEW YORK been closed by NYC Health?
BIG GAY ICE CREAM / COFFEE PROJECT NEW YORK has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 4 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
How many health inspections has BIG GAY ICE CREAM / COFFEE PROJECT NEW YORK had?
BIG GAY ICE CREAM / COFFEE PROJECT NEW YORK has 8 health inspections on record from October 2024 through March 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
What was the worst inspection score at BIG GAY ICE CREAM / COFFEE PROJECT NEW YORK?
The worst inspection score recorded at BIG GAY ICE CREAM / COFFEE PROJECT NEW YORK was 47 points on January 27, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.