Picky Barista
245 WEST 72 STREET, 10023
Coffee/Tea
3478397474
AScore: 12
Last inspected: January 8, 2026
Score Trajectory
Lower score = better. Dots colored by grade.
Inspection History
January 8, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 12
02GCold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
06BTobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
November 28, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 27
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
06FWiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
August 13, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 13
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
10BAnti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
March 6, 2024
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
N
06ESanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
10EAccurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
19-06Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
March 6, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 7
06ESanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
10EAccurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
19-06Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)