Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
8
Last inspection
April 14, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
6 / 2
Blue Bottle Coffee currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on April 14, 2026 found 2 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 8 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
Non-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.
Latest Inspection Details
April 14, 2026
- Date
- April 14, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 8
- Critical points
- 6
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 2 (1 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
5 inspections
Apr 14, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jul 8, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 19, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 7, 2024
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Sep 27, 2024
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Blue Bottle Coffee has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: April 2026 and July 2025. Its latest score was 8, lower than its July 2025 score of 12.
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.
Blue Bottle Coffee's latest score: 8
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blue Bottle Coffee's current NYC health grade?
Blue Bottle Coffee currently has a A grade.
When was Blue Bottle Coffee last inspected?
Blue Bottle Coffee was last inspected on April 14, 2026.
What was Blue Bottle Coffee's latest inspection score?
Blue Bottle Coffee's latest inspection score was 8 points.
How many violations did Blue Bottle Coffee have in its latest inspection?
Blue Bottle Coffee had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Blue Bottle Coffee located?
Blue Bottle Coffee is located at 396 Broadway in Manhattan, NY 10013.
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: 50157105
Last updated: July 3, 2026