COPINETTE in Manhattan, NY Failed Its Health Inspection on 07/23/25

Manhattan, NY - Health department officials identified compliance issues at COPINETTE in an inspection dated 07/23/2025.

The establishment operates from 891 1 AVENUE in Manhattan, serving customers in this business area. Regular health inspections ensure food safety standards are maintained across all local establishments.

The inspection identified 2 distinct violations requiring correction. Each violation has established correction procedures that must be followed to achieve compliance.

The first violation involved thermal management. Inspectors documented: Cold 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.. The FDA Food Code requires cold foods to be held at 41°F or below and hot foods at 135°F or above to prevent bacterial growth in the "danger zone." For more information, see FDA guidelines on temperature control. Pathogens like Staphylococcus aureus can produce toxins in improperly stored food that are not destroyed by reheating.

The second violation concerned pest control. Inspectors documented: Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.. The FDA Food Code requires establishments to eliminate conditions that attract and harbor pests, including proper waste management and facility maintenance. For more information, see FDA pest control standards. Flies can transfer pathogens from garbage and feces to food preparation areas.

Health code violations require prompt correction to maintain operating permits. The health department typically conducts re-inspections to verify that identified issues have been properly addressed.

This inspection data is provided by NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. The establishment had violations identified during the 07/23/2025 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the New York City Health Code. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.