DEAR COFFEE in Upper East Side Carnegie Hill
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Nov 25, 2025
📍 1246 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10028 ·
🍽️ Coffee/Tea
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🚇 86th Street-Lexington
Overview
Dear Coffee on the Upper East Side holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 9 points. Both of the restaurant's 2 inspections, conducted between 2024 and 2025, resulted in Grade A ratings, with no emergency closures on record.
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Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
DEAR COFFEE in Upper East Side Carnegie Hill: Full Inspection History (2 records)
GRADE A
Nov 25, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 9
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from custom...
GRADE A
Aug 28, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 11
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to ...
DEAR COFFEE in Upper East Side Carnegie Hill: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was DEAR COFFEE last inspected?
- DEAR COFFEE was last inspected on November 25, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 9 points.
- What is DEAR COFFEE's current health grade?
- DEAR COFFEE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has DEAR COFFEE had?
- DEAR COFFEE has 2 health inspections on record from August 2024 through November 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at DEAR COFFEE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at DEAR COFFEE was 11 points on August 28, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has DEAR COFFEE ever received a Grade C?
- No. DEAR COFFEE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.