Repeat ProblemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.
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When was Poetica Coffee last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Dec 18, 2025. The result listed by NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene was “Grade A” (official score 10).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 2 violations recorded, including 2 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
2 inspections on record, from Oct 21, 2024 to Dec 18, 2025.
Has Poetica Coffee ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 21, 2024.
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.
In Plain English
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.
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 fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
In Plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.