CULTURE ESPRESSO in Midtown Times Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Feb 10, 2026
📍 72 WEST 38 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10018 ·
🍽️ Coffee/Tea
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🚇 Times Square-42nd Street, Grand Central-42nd Street, Herald Square-34th Street
Overview
Culture Espresso in Midtown Times Square holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 3 points on its most recent inspection. Across 4 inspections dating back to 2022, the restaurant has maintained Grade A on every inspection with no emergency closures on record.
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Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
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Grade A Inspections
CULTURE ESPRESSO in Midtown Times Square: Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE A
Feb 10, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 3
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
GRADE A
Oct 18, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
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 contact surface n...
GRADE A
May 11, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 7
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.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
GRADE A
Apr 19, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 9
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each...
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CULTURE ESPRESSO in Midtown Times Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was CULTURE ESPRESSO last inspected?
- CULTURE ESPRESSO was last inspected on February 10, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 3 points.
- What is CULTURE ESPRESSO's current health grade?
- CULTURE ESPRESSO currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has CULTURE ESPRESSO had?
- CULTURE ESPRESSO has 4 health inspections on record from April 2022 through February 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 4 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at CULTURE ESPRESSO?
- The worst inspection score recorded at CULTURE ESPRESSO was 12 points on October 18, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has CULTURE ESPRESSO ever received a Grade C?
- No. CULTURE ESPRESSO has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.