RED KUP in Hamilton Heights Sugar Hill
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jul 22, 2025
📍 701 SAINT NICHOLAS AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10031 ·
🍽️ Coffee/Tea
Overview
RED KUP in Hamilton Heights holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 9 points on its most recent inspection. The coffee shop has received Grade A on both of its graded inspections since 2023, with no emergency closures on record.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
RED KUP in Hamilton Heights Sugar Hill: Full Inspection History (7 records)
GRADE A
Jul 22, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 9
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.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or no...
Jun 30, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 67
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 fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except d...
Jun 30, 2025
— 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
Oct 11, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 4
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.
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, wast...
Aug 28, 2023
— Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 46
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
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 unde...
Aug 28, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
Violations:
20-01
Aug 28, 2023
— Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection
Sign prohibiting smoking or using electronic cigarettes not conspicuously posted.
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Food allergy ...
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RED KUP in Hamilton Heights Sugar Hill: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was RED KUP last inspected?
- RED KUP was last inspected on July 22, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 9 points.
- What is RED KUP's current health grade?
- RED KUP currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has RED KUP had?
- RED KUP has 7 health inspections on record from August 2023 through July 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at RED KUP?
- The worst inspection score recorded at RED KUP was 67 points on June 30, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has RED KUP ever received a Grade C?
- No. RED KUP has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.