Coffee/Tea Restaurant Inspection Grades in New York City

2,191 Coffee/Tea restaurants inspected. 96.6% earned a Grade A.

2,191
Restaurants
96.6%
Grade A
0.4%
Grade C

Grade distribution

Grade A96.6%1,724
Grade B3.0%53
Grade C0.4%7

There are 2,191 Coffee/Tea restaurants in New York City tracked by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Of those with a current letter grade, 96.6% have earned a Grade A, the highest mark for food safety. This is above the citywide average of 92.5%, indicating that Coffee/Tea restaurants tend to perform well in inspections.

Grade C restaurants — those scoring 28 or more violation points — account for 0.4% of graded Coffee/Tea establishments. Common violations across all cuisines include improper food temperature, evidence of pests, and inadequate hand-washing facilities.

When choosing a Coffee/Tea restaurant in NYC, the letter grade posted in the front window is your quickest indicator of food safety. A Grade A means the fewest violations were found. Check the inspection date to see how recent the result is.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Worst-scored restaurants

NameBoroughGradeScoreDate
INERROManhattanC82Nov 13, 2025
787 COFFEEManhattanC41Sep 11, 2025
CAFFE ARONNEManhattanC39Aug 20, 2024
MAXWELL GIFT & GROCERYBrooklynC35Jul 24, 2024
BOMBERINOBrooklynC32Jan 16, 2026
OFF PEAK COFFEEQueensC30Feb 25, 2026
MYGIRLQueensC28Jul 21, 2025

Performance by borough

BoroughRestaurants% Grade A% Grade C
Bronx7095.7%0.0%
Brooklyn49796.8%0.4%
Manhattan89197.5%0.3%
Queens27993.9%0.7%
Staten Island4495.5%0.0%

Frequently asked questions

How many Coffee/Tea restaurants in NYC have a Grade A?+

There are currently 1,724 Coffee/Tea restaurants in New York City with a Grade A, representing 96.6% of all graded Coffee/Tea establishments.

What percentage of Coffee/Tea restaurants have a Grade C?+

0.4% of graded Coffee/Tea restaurants in NYC have a Grade C, meaning they scored 28 or more violation points during their most recent inspection.

Which borough has the best Coffee/Tea restaurant grades?+

Grade A rates for Coffee/Tea restaurants vary across NYC's boroughs. Check the borough breakdown table above for a detailed comparison.

Data from official government food safety agencies