THIRD RAIL COFFEE in Greenwich Village
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Apr 10, 2026
📍 240 SULLIVAN STREET, Manhattan, NY 10012 ·
🍽️ Coffee/Tea
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🚇 Houston Street, Christopher Street, West 4th Street
Overview
Third Rail Coffee in Greenwich Village holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 11 points on its most recent inspection in 2025. Across 10 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received Grade A twice, with one Grade C result and no emergency closures on record.
11
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
THIRD RAIL COFFEE in Greenwich Village: Full Inspection History (11 records)
Apr 10, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 23
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
GRADE A
Feb 20, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 11
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.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects o...
Nov 26, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 49
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.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive ...
Nov 26, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
Nov 21, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
Dec 7, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Second Compliance 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.
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refil...
Nov 29, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection
Score: 28
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
Violations:
05H
GRADE C
Nov 16, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 43
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrap...
Nov 16, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported...
Oct 3, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 14
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand wa...
GRADE A
Dec 19, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
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.
F...
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THIRD RAIL COFFEE in Greenwich Village: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was THIRD RAIL COFFEE last inspected?
- THIRD RAIL COFFEE was last inspected on April 10, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 23 points.
- What is THIRD RAIL COFFEE's current health grade?
- THIRD RAIL COFFEE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has THIRD RAIL COFFEE had?
- THIRD RAIL COFFEE has 11 health inspections on record from December 2022 through April 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at THIRD RAIL COFFEE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at THIRD RAIL COFFEE was 49 points on November 26, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has THIRD RAIL COFFEE ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. THIRD RAIL COFFEE has received a Grade C on 1 inspection. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.