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Joe Coffee: health inspection history

186 5 Avenue, New York City, NY 10010

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Address
186 5 Avenue, New York City, NY 10010
Borough
Manhattan
Cuisine (as listed)
American
Most recent grade
Grade A issued Mar 12, 2026
Latest inspection
Mar 12, 2026 (Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection)
Records shown
3 inspections, Feb 3, 2025 to Mar 12, 2026

Across these 3 inspection records, the health department cited 5 violations, of which 1 was flagged critical. The score behind its most recent letter grade was 4 points. Among 214 graded restaurants in ZIP 10010, the median score behind the latest grade is 10 points. In New York City, lower scores are better.

Inspection history

Mar 12, 2026 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Score: 4Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).
  • 10FNot critical 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.
  • 08BNot critical Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.

Oct 20, 2025 Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection

Score: 2Grade: Grade Pending (re-opening)Establishment re-opened by DOHMH.
  • 10FNot critical 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.

Feb 3, 2025 Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

Score: 30Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.
  • 05ECritical Toilet facility not provided for employees or for patrons when required. Shared patron-employee toilet accessed through kitchen, food prep or storage area or utensil washing area.
  • 10FNot critical 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.

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Source: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), “DOHMH New York City Restaurant Inspection Results” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 4, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.