PATENT COFFEE in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE B
Last inspected Aug 7, 2025
📍 49 WEST 27 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10001 ·
🍽️ American
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🚇 Herald Square-34th Street, Penn Station-34th Street
Overview
Patent Coffee in Midtown South holds a current Grade B from NYC DOHMH, with an inspection score of 26 points. The restaurant has been subject to 2 emergency closures since 2022 and has received 1 Grade A and 2 Grade B results across 10 inspections over the past three years.
10
Inspections on Record
Grade B
Current Grade
2
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
PATENT COFFEE in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square: Emergency Closures (2)
PATENT COFFEE in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square: Full Inspection History (10 records)
GRADE B
Aug 7, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 26
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
F...
GRADE P
May 21, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / 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
May 20, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 12
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.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicens...
May 15, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 16
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.
Filth flies or food/re...
🚫 CLOSURE
Oct 30, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 77
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or m...
🚫 CLOSURE
Oct 30, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 77
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Violations:
04H
GRADE A
Aug 28, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
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.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operatio...
Aug 28, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
May 15, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 25
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.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensin...
GRADE B
Dec 1, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 16
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed ...
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PATENT COFFEE in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was PATENT COFFEE last inspected?
- PATENT COFFEE was last inspected on August 7, 2025 (Grade B). The inspection score was 26 points.
- What is PATENT COFFEE's current health grade?
- PATENT COFFEE currently holds a Grade B. Grade B indicates a score of 14–27 points. The restaurant must post the B grade and schedule a re-inspection.
- How many times has PATENT COFFEE been closed by NYC Health?
- PATENT 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 PATENT COFFEE had?
- PATENT COFFEE has 10 health inspections on record from December 2022 through August 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at PATENT COFFEE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at PATENT COFFEE was 77 points on October 30, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.