KURO KUMA ESPRESSO & COFFEE in Morningside Heights
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected May 15, 2026
📍 121 LASALLE STREET, Manhattan, NY 10027 ·
🍽️ Coffee/Tea
Overview
Kuro Kuma Espresso & Coffee in Morningside Heights holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 10 points. Across 4 inspections since 2022, the coffee shop has received Grade A on all occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
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Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
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Grade A Inspections
KURO KUMA ESPRESSO & COFFEE in Morningside Heights: Full Inspection History (5 records)
May 15, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 24
Food adulterated or misbranded. Adulterated or misbranded food possessed, being manufactured, produced, packed, sold, offered for sale, delivered or given away
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to al...
GRADE A
May 8, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 10
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
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.
P...
Mar 24, 2025
— 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.
Sanitized equipment or...
GRADE A
Jan 11, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from custo...
GRADE A
Sep 13, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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KURO KUMA ESPRESSO & COFFEE in Morningside Heights: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was KURO KUMA ESPRESSO & COFFEE last inspected?
- KURO KUMA ESPRESSO & COFFEE was last inspected on May 15, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 24 points.
- What is KURO KUMA ESPRESSO & COFFEE's current health grade?
- KURO KUMA ESPRESSO & COFFEE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has KURO KUMA ESPRESSO & COFFEE had?
- KURO KUMA ESPRESSO & COFFEE has 5 health inspections on record from September 2022 through May 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at KURO KUMA ESPRESSO & COFFEE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at KURO KUMA ESPRESSO & COFFEE was 24 points on May 15, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has KURO KUMA ESPRESSO & COFFEE ever received a Grade C?
- No. KURO KUMA ESPRESSO & COFFEE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.