Grade ACoffee/Tea

At The Venue

134 WEST 29 STREET, Manhattan, 10001

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (2 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected May 27, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on May 27, 2026

  • Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.

    Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

    Critical
  • A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

    Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

  • Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.

    Single 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.

  • A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

    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.

  • An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.

    Food Protection Certificate not available for inspection

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
May 27, 2026Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection5 (1 critical)
Mar 24, 2026Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection4 (2 critical)
Apr 3, 2025Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection3 (2 critical)
Nov 12, 2024Grade CPre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection0
Sep 24, 2024Grade PendingAdministrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection6 (4 critical)
Aug 8, 2024Grade PendingPre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection5 (3 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

  • 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
  • 3×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
  • 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
  • 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
  • 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
  • 2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.

Around this address

City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.

  • 3 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.
  • 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.

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