BLANK STREET COFFEE in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Apr 7, 2026
📍 298 5 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10001 ·
🍽️ Coffee/Tea
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🚇 Herald Square-34th Street, Penn Station-34th Street
Overview
Blank Street Coffee on 5th Avenue in Midtown South holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 5 points on its most recent inspection. Across 5 inspections since 2023, the restaurant has received Grade A on 3 occasions with no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
BLANK STREET COFFEE in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square: Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
Apr 7, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 5
Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.
Violations:
04O
Jan 6, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 20
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.
Food allergy informati...
Jan 6, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
Violations:
20-01
GRADE A
Dec 13, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 8
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, se...
GRADE A
Aug 23, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 2
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
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BLANK STREET COFFEE in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was BLANK STREET COFFEE last inspected?
- BLANK STREET COFFEE was last inspected on April 7, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 5 points.
- What is BLANK STREET COFFEE's current health grade?
- BLANK STREET COFFEE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has BLANK STREET COFFEE had?
- BLANK STREET COFFEE has 5 health inspections on record from August 2023 through April 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at BLANK STREET COFFEE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at BLANK STREET COFFEE was 20 points on January 6, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has BLANK STREET COFFEE ever received a Grade C?
- No. BLANK STREET COFFEE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.