RALPH'S COFFEE in Upper East Side Carnegie Hill
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jan 9, 2026
📍 888 MADISON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10021 ·
🍽️ Coffee/Tea
Overview
Ralph's Coffee on the Upper East Side holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, based on 5 inspections between 2022 and 2026. The restaurant has received Grade A on all inspections on record, with no emergency closures.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
4
Grade A Inspections
RALPH'S COFFEE in Upper East Side Carnegie Hill: Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
Jan 9, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 11
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Violations:
10B
GRADE A
Nov 29, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 11
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Apr 29, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 20
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.
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing are...
GRADE A
Jun 1, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
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.
Garbage receptacle not...
GRADE A
May 12, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 9
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow...
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RALPH'S COFFEE in Upper East Side Carnegie Hill: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was RALPH'S COFFEE last inspected?
- RALPH'S COFFEE was last inspected on January 9, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 11 points.
- What is RALPH'S COFFEE's current health grade?
- RALPH'S COFFEE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has RALPH'S COFFEE had?
- RALPH'S COFFEE has 5 health inspections on record from May 2022 through January 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 4 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at RALPH'S COFFEE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at RALPH'S COFFEE was 20 points on April 29, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has RALPH'S COFFEE ever received a Grade C?
- No. RALPH'S COFFEE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.