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Poetica Coffee

36 Saint Marks Place, New York City, NY 10003 · Manhattan · Coffee/tea

Passed all 4 inspections — critical violations noted

Inspections
4
4 passed (4 w/ conditions)
Last Inspected
2026-01-06
Pass Rate
200%
0 failures
Score
80/100
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What You Should Know
4 consecutive passes, most recently 2026-01-06
No closures across all 4 inspections on record
5 sanitation violations found across 3 inspections
Other issues found across 3 inspections
Types of Issues Found
Sanitation critical 5×
Other critical 3×
Employee Hygiene critical 2×
Pest Activity minor 1×
Food Storage & Handling critical 1×
Food Temperature critical 1×
Inspection History
2026-01-06 violations cited Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
CRITICAL 3
minor Other

Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispen

minor Sanitation

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 under

critical Employee Hygiene

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 fingernai

2026-01-06 violations cited Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
2
minor Other

Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability

minor Employee Hygiene

“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.

2025-11-20 violations cited Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
CRITICAL 5
critical Other

Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

minor Pest Activity

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

critical Food Storage & Handling

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condi

critical Food Temperature

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 dur

minor Sanitation

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 under

2024-09-05 violations cited Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
CRITICAL 3
minor Sanitation

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 under

critical Sanitation

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

minor Sanitation

Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

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Data sourced from NYC Dept. of Health and Mental Hygiene · Score calculated from inspection outcomes, violation severity & recency. · How we score
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