ROMEO & JULIET COFFEE HOUSE

GRADE Z

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Overview

ROMEO & JULIET COFFEE HOUSE in Hell's Kitchen underwent a NYC health inspection on January 7, 2026 and scored 22 points. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

Address
555 WEST 42 STREET
Manhattan, NY 10036
Cuisine
Coffee/Tea
Inspection Type
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
8 inspections
1 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 03A

Food from unapproved or unknown source

Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.

⚠️ Why This Matters

Unapproved sources may contain parasites, chemicals, or pathogens not eliminated by cooking

📋 Code Requirements

Purchase from licensed, inspected suppliers; maintain invoices; no home-prepared foods

CDC Risk Factor: Food from Unsafe Sources
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.11
Inspector's Action:

Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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ROMEO & JULIET COFFEE HOUSE — Inspection Questions

Did ROMEO & JULIET COFFEE HOUSE pass their NYC health inspection on January 7, 2026?
ROMEO & JULIET COFFEE HOUSE underwent inspection on January 7, 2026 with a score of 22 points. The inspection found 1 violation(s).
What critical violations did ROMEO & JULIET COFFEE HOUSE have?
ROMEO & JULIET COFFEE HOUSE 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 03A mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 03A (Food from unapproved or unknown source) is a critical violation. All food must come from approved, inspected sources to ensure safety Unapproved sources may contain parasites, chemicals, or pathogens not eliminated by cooking