VARIETY COFFEE ROASTERS (Located at 1269 Lexington Avenue)

GRADE A

Thursday, March 5, 2026

Overview

VARIETY COFFEE ROASTERS (Located at 1269 Lexington Avenue) in Upper East Side Carnegie Hill received a Grade A on their NYC health inspection on March 5, 2026, scoring 6 points. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

Address
150 EAST 86 STREET
Manhattan, NY 10028
Cuisine
Coffee/Tea
Inspection Type
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
5 inspections

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 10B

Plumbing Not Properly Installed or Maintained

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.

⚠️ Why This Matters

WATER CONTAMINATION: Backflow can siphon sewage into water supply, contaminating entire facility. Cross-connections spread pathogens throughout plumbing. Sewage backups create immediate health hazard. Can affect hundreds through contaminated water.

📋 Code Requirements

Install backflow preventers on ALL required fixtures. Maintain air gaps (2x pipe diameter minimum). Fix all leaks immediately. Ensure proper drainage - no standing water. Regular plumbing inspection. No direct connections between sewage and water supply.

CDC Risk Factor: Environmental Contamination
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.23
Inspector's Action:

Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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VARIETY COFFEE ROASTERS (Located at 1269 Lexington Avenue) — Inspection Questions

Did VARIETY COFFEE ROASTERS (Located at 1269 Lexington Avenue) pass their NYC health inspection on March 5, 2026?
VARIETY COFFEE ROASTERS (Located at 1269 Lexington Avenue) passed with an A grade on March 5, 2026 with a score of 6 points. The inspection found 1 violation(s).
What critical violations did VARIETY COFFEE ROASTERS (Located at 1269 Lexington Avenue) have?
VARIETY COFFEE ROASTERS (Located at 1269 Lexington Avenue) 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 10B mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 10B (Plumbing Not Properly Installed or Maintained) is a major violation. Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided. Sewage disposal system in disrepair. WATER CONTAMINATION: Backflow can siphon sewage into water supply, contaminating entire facility. Cross-connections spread pathogens throughout plumbing. Sewage backups create immediate health hazard. Can affect hundreds through contaminated water.