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Madman Espresso: health inspection history

141 East 44 Street, New York City, NY 10017

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Address: 141 East 44 Street, New York City, NY 10017
Borough: Manhattan
Cuisine (as listed): American
Most recent grade: Grade B issued Oct 30, 2025
Latest inspection: Oct 30, 2025 (Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection)
Records shown: 5 inspections, Aug 30, 2023 to Oct 30, 2025

Across these 5 inspection records, the health department cited 18 violations, of which 9 were flagged critical. The score behind its most recent letter grade was 16 points. Among 309 graded restaurants in ZIP 10017, the median score behind the latest grade is 11 points. In New York City, lower scores are better.

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Inspection history

Oct 30, 2025 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Score: 16Grade: Grade BViolations were cited in the following area(s).

09BNot critical Thawing procedure improper.
06DCritical Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
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.
02GCritical Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

Aug 13, 2025 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Score: 25Violations 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.
04LCritical Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
10GNot critical Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
06DCritical Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

Sep 13, 2023 Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

Score: 12Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).

10CNot critical Lighting inadequate; permanent lighting not provided in food preparation areas, ware washing areas, and storage rooms. Shatterproof bulb or shield to prevent broken glass from falling into food or onto surfaces, not installed.
06DCritical Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
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.

Sep 13, 2023 Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection

Score: not recordedNo violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.

19-06Not critical Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)

Aug 30, 2023 Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

Score: 51Violations were cited in the following area(s).

02GCritical Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
05FCritical Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures
06DCritical Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
04JCritical Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
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.