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Knock Out Cafe

Coffee/Tea · 530 East 13 Street · Manhattan 10009

A Grade A posted 2026-04-08 (score 10)

Reopened by DOHMH on 2026-01-07.

Inspection history

2026-04-08 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 10 A

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

2026-01-07 · Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection · Establishment re-opened by DOHMH. · score 0 Grade Pending

2026-01-06 · Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection · Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed. · score 31

CodeDescriptionCritical
05FInsufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperaturesCritical
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.—

2025-12-18 · Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection · Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed. · score 133

CodeDescriptionCritical
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Critical
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.Critical
04JProperly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.Critical
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Critical
05CFood contact surface, refillable, reusable containers, or equipment improperly constructed, placed or maintained. Unacceptable material used. Culinary sink or other acceptable method not provided for washing food.Critical
05DNo hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.Critical
05HNo approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.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
06FWiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.Critical
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.—
10BAnti-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.—
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.—

Mice and rats

Inspectors recorded evidence of mice on 2 inspections: 2026-04-08, 2025-12-18

At this address

GRADE A

8 open HPD violations — 2 class C

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2 Food Establishment complaints to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Rodents/Insects/Garbage) · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.

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Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint

530 East 13 Street

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