Picky Barista Health Inspection Grade
Coffee/tea · 245 West 72nd Street, Manhattan, NY 10023
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
January 8, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
12 / 0
Picky Barista currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on January 8, 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.
- Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
Latest Inspection Details
January 8, 2026
- Date
- January 8, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-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
Jan 8, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 28, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 13, 2024
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 6, 2024
Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Picky Barista has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: January 2026 and August 2024. Its latest score was 12, lower than its August 2024 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.
Picky Barista's latest score: 12
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Picky Barista's current NYC health grade?
Picky Barista currently has a A grade.
When was Picky Barista last inspected?
Picky Barista was last inspected on January 8, 2026.
What was Picky Barista's latest inspection score?
Picky Barista's latest inspection score was 12 points.
How many violations did Picky Barista have in its latest inspection?
Picky Barista had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 0 non-critical violations.
Where is Picky Barista located?
Picky Barista is located at 245 West 72nd Street in Manhattan, NY 10023.
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: 50143224
Last updated: July 3, 2026