JOE COFFEE in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Mar 12, 2026
📍 186 5 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10010 ·
🍽️ American
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🚇 Union Square-14th Street
Overview
Joe Coffee in Midtown South has been subject to 2 emergency closures by NYC DOHMH inspectors since 2025. The restaurant currently holds a Grade A, with a score of 4 points from its most recent inspection among 4 total inspections on record.
4
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
JOE COFFEE in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square: Emergency Closures (2)
JOE COFFEE in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square: Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE A
Mar 12, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 4
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to preven...
Violations:
08B
GRADE Z
Oct 20, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening 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
🚫 CLOSURE
Feb 3, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 30
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.
Toilet facility not provided for employees or for patrons when required. Shared patr...
🚫 CLOSURE
Feb 3, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 30
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
JOE COFFEE in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square: News Coverage (1)
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JOE COFFEE in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was JOE COFFEE last inspected?
- JOE COFFEE was last inspected on March 12, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 4 points.
- What is JOE COFFEE's current health grade?
- JOE COFFEE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has JOE COFFEE been closed by NYC Health?
- JOE 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 JOE COFFEE had?
- JOE COFFEE has 4 health inspections on record from February 2025 through March 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at JOE COFFEE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at JOE COFFEE was 30 points on February 3, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.