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Roots Coffee & Wine

610 Crescent Avenue

Last inspected Oct 6, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Repeat ProblemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

Quick Answers

When was Roots Coffee & Wine last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 6, 2026. The result listed by NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene was “Grade A” (official score 7).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 2 violations recorded, including 1 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 3 inspections on record, from Apr 23, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026.
Has Roots Coffee & Wine ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Apr 23, 2026.

The Full Inspection History

3 inspections

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Oct 6, 2026

A Grade

Official score: 7 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 06DContamination

Official Wording

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

In Plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

minorCode 10BWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

Anti-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.

In Plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Oct 6, 2026 · Original Source

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

Apr 23, 2026

Violations cited

1 recorded violation

minorCode 20-08Employee health and hygiene

Official Wording

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

In Plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Apr 23, 2026 · Original Source

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

Apr 23, 2026

Not yet graded

Official score: 20 · Understand This Area’s Scale

3 recorded violations

criticalCode 06FCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

criticalCode 06DContamination

Official Wording

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

In Plain English

More about food not protected from contamination

criticalCode 03AFood source and labeling

Official Wording

Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.

In Plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Apr 23, 2026 · Original Source