Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
April 30, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
12 / 0
Birch Coffee currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on April 30, 2026 found 2 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 12 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 0 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Latest Inspection Details
April 30, 2026
- Date
- April 30, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 12
- Critical points
- 12
- Non-critical points
- 0
- Violations
- 2 (2 critical, 0 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Apr 30, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 28, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 20, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 12, 2023
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: April 2026 and January 2025. Its latest score was 12, lower than its January 2025 score of 13.
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: 12
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 April 30, 2026.
What was Birch Coffee's latest inspection score?
Birch Coffee's latest inspection score was 12 points.
How many violations did Birch Coffee have in its latest inspection?
Birch Coffee had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 0 non-critical violations.
Where is Birch Coffee located?
Birch Coffee is located at 136 Church Street in Manhattan, NY 10007.
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: 50135303
Last updated: July 3, 2026