Dear Coffee Health Inspection Grade
Coffee/tea · 1246 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10028
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
9
Last inspection
November 25, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
7 / 2
Dear Coffee currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on November 25, 2025 found 2 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 9 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
- Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Latest Inspection Details
November 25, 2025
- Date
- November 25, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 9
- Critical points
- 7
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 2 (1 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
Nov 25, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 28, 2024
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Dear Coffee has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: November 2025 and August 2024. Its latest score was 9, lower than its August 2024 score of 11.
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.
Dear Coffee's latest score: 9
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dear Coffee's current NYC health grade?
Dear Coffee currently has a A grade.
When was Dear Coffee last inspected?
Dear Coffee was last inspected on November 25, 2025.
What was Dear Coffee's latest inspection score?
Dear Coffee's latest inspection score was 9 points.
How many violations did Dear Coffee have in its latest inspection?
Dear Coffee had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Dear Coffee located?
Dear Coffee is located at 1246 Lexington Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10028.
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: 50150310
Last updated: July 3, 2026