Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
7
Last inspection
March 24, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
5 / 2
Birch Coffee currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on March 24, 2026 found 2 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 7 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
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
March 24, 2026
- Date
- March 24, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 7
- Critical points
- 5
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 2 (1 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Mar 24, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 24, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jul 10, 2024
Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 20, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Birch Coffee has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: March 2026 and January 2025. Its latest score was 7, lower than its January 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.
Birch Coffee's latest score: 7
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Birch Coffee's current NYC health grade?
Birch Coffee currently has a A grade.
When was Birch Coffee last inspected?
Birch Coffee was last inspected on March 24, 2026.
What was Birch Coffee's latest inspection score?
Birch Coffee's latest inspection score was 7 points.
How many violations did Birch Coffee have in its latest inspection?
Birch Coffee had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Birch Coffee located?
Birch Coffee is located at 884 9th Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10019.
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: 50073099
Last updated: June 26, 2026