Roast coffee shop at 250 East 40 Street gets New York City pre-permit inspection

Overview

Updated Oct 15

The New York City Department of Health's pre-permit inspection for Roast at 250 East 40 Street resulted in a 'Failed' status with one violation on record. The inspection was part of the city's food service permit process for the coffee and tea establishment.

City rules let a food business operate from the 22nd day after it applies for a permit, until the inspection decides. The 'Failed' result means Roast must address the violation before the city issues its food service permit.

Why it matters

Roast must fix a health violation before it can get a permit to operate at 250 East 40 Street.

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Key Indicators

Violation on record

NYC health department inspection record shows one violation for Roast at 250 East 40 Street.

Failed

Inspection result

Latest recorded inspection result for Roast at 250 East 40 Street.

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Organizations Involved

New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

City Health Agency

Conducting pre-permit inspection

The city agency that inspects food establishments and issues food service permits.

Roast

Coffee and tea establishment

Inspection resulted in 'Failed' status; permit pending

Coffee and tea establishment at 250 East 40 Street, New York.

Timeline

September 2026 October 2026

2 events Latest: October 5th, 2026 · 1 month ago

October 2026
Inspection results in 'Failed' status for Roast
Latest Inspection

NYC health department inspection record shows a 'Failed' result with 1 violation for Roast at 250 East 40 Street.
October 5th, 2026
September 2026
Pre-permit inspection filed for Roast
Inspection

NYC health department filed pre-permit inspection for Roast coffee shop at 250 East 40 Street.
September 30th, 2026

Scenarios

Roast receives food service permit

Likely Resolves by End of 2026

Discussed by: NYC Department of Health records

The health department approves the pre-permit inspection and issues a food service permit for Roast at 250 East 40 Street. The business can then operate legally.

Inspection findings delay permit issuance

Possible Resolves by End of 2026

Discussed by: NYC Department of Health records

The inspection identifies issues that need correction before a permit can be issued. Roast must address the findings and undergo a follow-up inspection.

Roast corrects violation and receives permit after follow-up inspection

Likely Resolves by End of 2026

Discussed by: NYC Department of Health records

Roast addresses the violation cited in the inspection, passes a follow-up inspection, and receives its food service permit for 250 East 40 Street.

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Ongoing

NYC restaurant letter grading system

New York City assigns letter grades to restaurants based on health inspection scores. The Health Department conducts unannounced inspections at least once a year, and violations carry point values that determine the grade.

Then

Restaurants receive A, B, or C grades displayed publicly.

Now

The system gives consumers a visible signal of food safety compliance and creates incentives for restaurants to maintain clean operations.

Why this matters now

Roast's pre-permit inspection is the first step in establishing its compliance record under this system.