Grade PendingCoffee/Tea

Hancock Cafe

176 RIVINGTON STREET, Manhattan, 10002

Should you eat here?

Caution — a pest-related violation was found at the latest inspection (6 weeks ago).

Last inspected Jun 29, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Jun 29, 2026

  • Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.

    Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

  • Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.

    Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures

    Critical
  • Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.

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

    Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

  • A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.

    “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.

  • 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.

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Jun 29, 2026Grade PendingPre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection6 (2 critical)

Around this address

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

  • 26 rodent inspections on record, 3 finding rat activity.
  • 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.

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