FIVE FLIES COFFEE in Washington Heights (South)
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Dec 1, 2025
📍 554 WEST 158 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10032 ·
🍽️ American
Overview
Five Flies Coffee in Washington Heights holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH with a score of 12 points. The restaurant has been subject to 2 emergency closures since 2023, though it has received Grade A on its last 2 inspections out of 9 total on record.
9
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
2
Grade A Inspections
FIVE FLIES COFFEE in Washington Heights (South): Emergency Closures (2)
FIVE FLIES COFFEE in Washington Heights (South): Full Inspection History (9 records)
GRADE A
Dec 1, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingerna...
Oct 15, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 26
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occur...
GRADE Z
Apr 30, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 22
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
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 s...
Mar 11, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 22
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, ...
GRADE P
Oct 24, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 5
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Violations:
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🚫 CLOSURE
Oct 21, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 69
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's f...
🚫 CLOSURE
Oct 21, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 69
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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 dispos...
GRADE A
Sep 14, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 11
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 undern...
Aug 23, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 45
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F...
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FIVE FLIES COFFEE in Washington Heights (South): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was FIVE FLIES COFFEE last inspected?
- FIVE FLIES COFFEE was last inspected on December 1, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is FIVE FLIES COFFEE's current health grade?
- FIVE FLIES COFFEE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has FIVE FLIES COFFEE been closed by NYC Health?
- FIVE FLIES COFFEE has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has FIVE FLIES COFFEE had?
- FIVE FLIES COFFEE has 9 health inspections on record from August 2023 through December 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at FIVE FLIES COFFEE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at FIVE FLIES COFFEE was 69 points on October 21, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.