MATTO ESPRESSO in Upper East Side Lenox Hill Roosevelt Island
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jan 5, 2026
📍 359 EAST 68 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10065 ·
🍽️ Coffee/Tea
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🚇 Lexington Ave-59th Street
Overview
Matto Espresso on the Upper East Side holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 7 points on its most recent inspection. Across 7 inspections between 2022 and 2026, the coffee shop has received Grade A on all occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
4
Grade A Inspections
MATTO ESPRESSO in Upper East Side Lenox Hill Roosevelt Island: Full Inspection History (7 records)
Jan 5, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
Violations:
19-06
GRADE A
Jan 5, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 7
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to ...
Jan 5, 2026
— Calorie Posting / Initial Inspection
Additional nutritional information statement not posted, or additional nutritional information not provided
Violations:
16-06
GRADE A
Oct 11, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
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.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; in...
GRADE A
Jun 23, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 11
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.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; in...
May 12, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 22
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized an...
GRADE A
Apr 7, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. Prohibited chemical used/stored. Open bait station used.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Food not protected from potential sou...
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MATTO ESPRESSO in Upper East Side Lenox Hill Roosevelt Island: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was MATTO ESPRESSO last inspected?
- MATTO ESPRESSO was last inspected on January 5, 2026 (Grade A).
- What is MATTO ESPRESSO's current health grade?
- MATTO ESPRESSO currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has MATTO ESPRESSO had?
- MATTO ESPRESSO has 7 health inspections on record from April 2022 through January 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 4 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at MATTO ESPRESSO?
- The worst inspection score recorded at MATTO ESPRESSO was 22 points on May 12, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has MATTO ESPRESSO ever received a Grade C?
- No. MATTO ESPRESSO has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.