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Urban Backyard

161 6 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10013

Coffee/Tea SoHo-TriBeCa-Civic Center-Little Italy (443) 839-2392

Grade A · as of Apr 16, 2026

Urban Backyard was last inspected on April 16, 2026 with a result of “Violations were cited in the following area(s)”. Inspectors found 3 violations.

Latest inspection

April 16, 2026 · Administrative Miscellaneous · Initial Inspection

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

3 paperwork
  • PaperworkSigns & paperwork

    Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-compostable plastic straws.

  • PaperworkSigns & paperwork

    Required healthy-eating information wasn’t posted.

    Official wording (code 20-08)

    Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

  • PaperworkSigns & paperwork

    Required choking first-aid or alcohol-and-pregnancy signs (or resuscitation masks) were missing.

    Official wording (code 20-04)

    “Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

Inspection history

2 inspections on record

  1. A 12 points (A range)

    Pre-permit (Operational) · Initial Inspection

    2 critical1 general Show violations
    • 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.

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Workers’ personal hygiene was inadequate (dirty clothing, no hair restraint, jewelry).

      Official wording (code 06A)

      Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

    • 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.

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Source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 7 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.