SAMMY L COFFEE in East Village
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jul 29, 2025
Overview
Sammy L Coffee in the East Village holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 10 points on its most recent inspection. The coffee shop has maintained Grade A on all 3 graded inspections since 2023, with no emergency closures on record.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
SAMMY L COFFEE in East Village: Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE A
Jul 29, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 10
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.
Single service article not provided. Single service article reu...
Apr 1, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 25
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.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may ...
GRADE A
Apr 15, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
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...
Mar 28, 2023
— Trans Fat / Initial Inspection
The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly seale...
Mar 28, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
“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.
Violations:
20-04
GRADE A
Mar 28, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
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.
Violations:
06C
SAMMY L COFFEE in East Village: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was SAMMY L COFFEE last inspected?
- SAMMY L COFFEE was last inspected on July 29, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 10 points.
- What is SAMMY L COFFEE's current health grade?
- SAMMY L COFFEE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has SAMMY L COFFEE had?
- SAMMY L COFFEE has 6 health inspections on record from March 2023 through July 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at SAMMY L COFFEE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at SAMMY L COFFEE was 25 points on April 1, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has SAMMY L COFFEE ever received a Grade C?
- No. SAMMY L COFFEE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.