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The Bean

54 2 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10003

Coffee/Tea East Village (917) 262-0929

Grade A · as of May 14, 2026

The Bean was last inspected on May 14, 2026 with a result of “Violations were cited in the following area(s)”. Inspectors found 3 violations.

Latest inspection

May 14, 2026 · Administrative Miscellaneous · Initial Inspection

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Result: Violations were cited in the following area(s)

3 paperwork
  • PaperworkSigns & paperwork

    Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability

  • PaperworkSigns & paperwork

    Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)

  • PaperworkSigns & paperwork

    Required healthy-eating information wasn’t posted.

    Official wording (code 20-08)

    Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

ABDec 29, 2023: 131323/12Feb 10, 2025: 121225/02May 14, 2026: 121226/05
Inspection scores over time. Lower is better: 0–13 is an A, 14–27 a B, 28 or more a C.

Inspection history

4 inspections on record

  1. A 12 points (A range)

    Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection

    2 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Clean utensils or equipment were stored or handled in a way that could contaminate them.

      Official wording (code 06E)

      Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Food or supplies weren’t protected from contamination during storage, prep, or service.

      Official wording (code 06C)

      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.

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food-contact surfaces were in poor repair.

      Official wording (code 09C)

      Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

  2. A 12 points (A range)

    Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalFacility

      A hand-washing sink was missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Official wording (code 05D)

      No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Non-food surfaces or equipment were dirty, damaged, or made of unsuitable material.

      Official wording (code 10F)

      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.

  3. A 13 points (A range)

    Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalPests

      Mice, or signs of mice, were found.

      Official wording (code 04L)

      Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

    • GeneralPests

      The building wasn’t pest-proofed: gaps, holes, or clutter that let rodents or insects in or give them shelter.

      Official wording (code 08A)

      Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food-contact surfaces were in poor repair.

      Official wording (code 09C)

      Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

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Source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 6 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.