BLACK PRESS COFFEE in Upper West Side Lincoln Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jul 18, 2025
📍 274 COLUMBUS AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10023 ·
🍽️ Coffee/Tea
Overview
Black Press Coffee on the Upper West Side holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 9 points on its most recent inspection. Across 5 inspections since 2023, the restaurant has received Grade A on every visit, with no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
BLACK PRESS COFFEE in Upper West Side Lincoln Square: Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
Jul 18, 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.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and fo...
Jun 13, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 41
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility...
GRADE A
Mar 4, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Non-food co...
Apr 13, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 21
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary pre...
Apr 13, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
“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.
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
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BLACK PRESS COFFEE in Upper West Side Lincoln Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was BLACK PRESS COFFEE last inspected?
- BLACK PRESS COFFEE was last inspected on July 18, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 9 points.
- What is BLACK PRESS COFFEE's current health grade?
- BLACK PRESS COFFEE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has BLACK PRESS COFFEE had?
- BLACK PRESS COFFEE has 5 health inspections on record from April 2023 through July 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at BLACK PRESS COFFEE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at BLACK PRESS COFFEE was 41 points on June 13, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has BLACK PRESS COFFEE ever received a Grade C?
- No. BLACK PRESS COFFEE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.