Coffee/Tea · New York City, NY
298 5 Avenue
Last inspected Apr 7, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Official score: 5 · Understand This Area’s Scale
1 recorded violation
Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Apr 7, 2026 · Original Source
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
1 recorded violation
Allergen or intolerance notice not translated into common language when required
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Jan 6, 2026 · Original Source
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Official score: 20 · Understand This Area’s Scale
3 recorded violations
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationFood, 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.
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationOfficial record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Jan 6, 2026 · Original Source
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Official score: 8 · Understand This Area’s Scale
2 recorded violations
Food, 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.
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationPesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Dec 13, 2024 · Original Source