MEAN BEAN CAFE in Lower East Side
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Apr 17, 2025
📍 85 DELANCEY STREET, Manhattan, NY 10002 ·
🍽️ Coffee/Tea
Overview
Mean Bean Cafe on the Lower East Side holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 12 points on its most recent inspection in 2025. The coffee shop has completed 4 inspections since 2023, earning Grade A on all occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
4
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
MEAN BEAN CAFE in Lower East Side: Full Inspection History (4 records)
Apr 17, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 22
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.
Food Protection Certif...
GRADE A
Oct 23, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
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 un...
Aug 24, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-compostable plastic straws.
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheat...
Aug 24, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 65
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregn...
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MEAN BEAN CAFE in Lower East Side: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was MEAN BEAN CAFE last inspected?
- MEAN BEAN CAFE was last inspected on April 17, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 22 points.
- What is MEAN BEAN CAFE's current health grade?
- MEAN BEAN CAFE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has MEAN BEAN CAFE had?
- MEAN BEAN CAFE has 4 health inspections on record from August 2023 through April 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at MEAN BEAN CAFE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at MEAN BEAN CAFE was 65 points on August 24, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has MEAN BEAN CAFE ever received a Grade C?
- No. MEAN BEAN CAFE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.