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Poetica Coffee

Coffee/Tea · 36 Saint Marks Place · Manhattan 10003

A Grade A posted 2026-07-29 (score 9)

Inspection history

2026-07-29 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 9 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
04KEvidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.Critical
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.—

2026-01-06 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 9 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
06APersonal 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 fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.Critical
10FNon-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.—
10HSingle 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 dispensed from a sanitary device.—

2026-01-06 · Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection · Violations were cited

CodeDescriptionCritical
19-10Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability—
20-04“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 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 29

CodeDescriptionCritical
02GCold 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.Critical
04KEvidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.Critical
06CFood, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.Critical
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.—
10FNon-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.—

2024-09-05 · Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 12 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
06FWiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.Critical
10FNon-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.—
10GDishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.—

Mice and rats

Inspectors recorded evidence of rats on 2 inspections: 2026-07-29, 2025-11-20

At this address

GRADE D

70 open HPD violations — 6 class C

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3 Food Establishment complaints to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Toilet Facility, Pet/Animal), shared by 3 restaurants · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.

Other restaurants at this address: Cellos, Paul's Da Burger Joint.

Report a problem to 311

Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint

36 Saint Marks Place

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