787 COFFEE

GRADE Z

Friday, March 20, 2026

Overview

787 COFFEE in East Village underwent a NYC health inspection on March 20, 2026 and scored 7 points. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

ROUNDUP See the daily roundup: NYC Restaurants Reopen After Health Closures: March 24, 2026 →
Address
159 2 AVENUE
Manhattan, NY 10003
Cuisine
Coffee/Tea
Inspection Type
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
11 inspections
1 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 06D

Food Contact Surfaces Not Properly Sanitized

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

⚠️ Why This Matters

BACTERIAL BUILDUP: Unsanitized surfaces harbor millions of bacteria within hours. Cross-contamination affects all food prepared on surface. Major cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Cutting boards can contain 200x more bacteria than toilet seats.

📋 Code Requirements

Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: After each use, Between different food types, Every 4 hours in continuous use, When contaminated. Use proper concentration sanitizer (50-100ppm chlorine, 200-400ppm quat). Air dry. Test sanitizer every 2 hours.

CDC Risk Factor: Contaminated Equipment - CDC Risk Factor #5
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.21
Inspector's Action:

Establishment re-opened by DOHMH.

View Facility Profile →

787 COFFEE — Inspection Questions

Did 787 COFFEE pass their NYC health inspection on March 20, 2026?
787 COFFEE underwent inspection on March 20, 2026 with a score of 7 points. The inspection found 1 violation(s).
What critical violations did 787 COFFEE have?
787 COFFEE had 1 critical violation(s) during their inspection. Critical violations directly contribute to foodborne illness and must be corrected immediately. These include issues with temperature control, hand washing, cross-contamination, and pest infestations.
What does violation code 06D mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 06D (Food Contact Surfaces Not Properly Sanitized) is a critical violation. Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed, and sanitized after each use and following contamination. BACTERIAL BUILDUP: Unsanitized surfaces harbor millions of bacteria within hours. Cross-contamination affects all food prepared on surface. Major cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Cutting boards can contain 200x more bacteria than toilet seats.