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Sipsteria: health inspection history

1264 Amsterdam Avenue, New York City, NY 10027

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Address: 1264 Amsterdam Avenue, New York City, NY 10027
Borough: Manhattan
Cuisine (as listed): Coffee/Tea
Most recent grade: Grade A issued Mar 18, 2025 (later inspections in the data have not produced a new grade yet)
Latest inspection: Aug 18, 2026 (Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection)
Records shown: 3 inspections, Jun 13, 2024 to Aug 18, 2026

Across these 3 inspection records, the health department cited 13 violations, of which 6 were flagged critical. The score behind its most recent letter grade was 12 points. Among 148 graded restaurants in ZIP 10027, the median score behind the latest grade is 11 points. In New York City, lower scores are better.

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Inspection history

Aug 18, 2026 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Score: 31Violations were cited in the following area(s).

04HCritical Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
10BNot critical 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.
04OCritical Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.
10GNot critical Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
04NCritical Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
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.
08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

Mar 18, 2025 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Score: 12Grade: 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.
08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
04NCritical Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.

Jun 13, 2024 Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

Score: 18Violations 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.
06ACritical Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
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.

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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.