The Plug

Coffee/Tea · 502 West 167 Street · Manhattan 10032

A Grade A posted 2025-06-11 (score 2)

Inspection history

2025-06-11 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 2 A

Code	Description	Critical
10F	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 underneath the unit.	—

2024-02-05 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 10 A

Code	Description	Critical
06D	Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.	Critical
06E	Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.	Critical

2022-08-30 · Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 12 A

Code	Description	Critical
02B	Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.	Critical
10F	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 underneath the unit.	—

2022-08-15 · Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 38

Code	Description	Critical
04H	Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.	Critical
05H	Written Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) approved by the Department for refillable, reusable containers not available at the time of inspection. Container construction improper	Critical
10B	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.	—

GRADE B

27 open HPD violations — 0 class C

502 West 167 Street