What is Blank Street Coffee's health inspection score?

Blank Street Coffee has a SafeDine safety score of 60 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Blank Street Coffee last inspected?

Blank Street Coffee was last inspected on August 4, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Blank Street Coffee have?

Blank Street Coffee has 7 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Blank Street Coffee safe to eat at?

Blank Street Coffee has a safety score of 60/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Blank Street Coffee serve?

Blank Street Coffee serves Coffee/Tea cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Blank Street Coffee

Name: Blank Street Coffee
Address: 985 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, 10021
Rating: 60

985 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan

Last inspected 8mo ago

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Coffee/Tea•Manhattan

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ManhattanBetter than 1% of coffee/tea restaurants

Improving

2 inspections

Last: Aug 4, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

3.5

Avg Violations

8 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-40

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-10 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+15 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

985 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10021

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Inspection History

2 records on file

1 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection1 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Aug 25

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection InspectionLatestViolations were cited in the following area(s).

1 High2 Med

3 total1 risk factor

75/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

10DMechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.−5
10FNon-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.−5

Base deductions−20 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jul 25

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).

2 High2 Med

4 total2 risk factors

60/100inspection score

−30 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.Risk Factor−10
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

10FNon-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.−5
10DMechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.−5

Base deductions−30 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

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Data source: NYC DOHMH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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