Birch Coffee Health Inspection Grade
Coffee/tea · 240 East 54th Street, Manhattan, NY 10022
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
9
Last inspection
June 10, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
5 / 4
Birch Coffee currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on June 10, 2025 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 9 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-Critical
- Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
June 10, 2025
- Date
- June 10, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 9
- Critical points
- 5
- Non-critical points
- 4
- Violations
- 3 (1 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Jun 10, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 18, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Sep 20, 2022
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Birch Coffee has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: June 2025 and December 2023. Its latest score was 9, lower than its December 2023 score of 10.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Birch Coffee's latest score: 9
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Birch Coffee's current NYC health grade?
Birch Coffee currently has a A grade.
When was Birch Coffee last inspected?
Birch Coffee was last inspected on June 10, 2025.
What was Birch Coffee's latest inspection score?
Birch Coffee's latest inspection score was 9 points.
How many violations did Birch Coffee have in its latest inspection?
Birch Coffee had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Birch Coffee located?
Birch Coffee is located at 240 East 54th Street in Manhattan, NY 10022.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50125810
Last updated: July 3, 2026