Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
May 14, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
7 / 5
The Bean currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 14, 2026 found 6 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 12 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 4 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.
- Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Non-Critical
- Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
- Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability
- Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
- Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Latest Inspection Details
May 14, 2026
- Date
- May 14, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 12
- Critical points
- 7
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 6 (2 critical, 4 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
May 14, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Feb 10, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 29, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
The Bean has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: May 2026 and February 2025. Its latest score remained 12 in both inspections.
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.
The Bean's latest score: 12
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Bean's current NYC health grade?
The Bean currently has a A grade.
When was The Bean last inspected?
The Bean was last inspected on May 14, 2026.
What was The Bean's latest inspection score?
The Bean's latest inspection score was 12 points.
How many violations did The Bean have in its latest inspection?
The Bean had 6 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 4 non-critical violations.
Where is The Bean located?
The Bean is located at 54 2nd Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10003.
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: 50107475
Last updated: July 3, 2026