Grade ACoffee/Tea

Jack's Coffee

138 WEST 10 STREET, Manhattan, 10014

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 4 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (4 weeks ago). Details below.

Last inspected Jul 10, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Jul 10, 2026

  • Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.

    Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

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

    Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

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

    No 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
  • A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.

    Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

  • 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.

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

    Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Jul 10, 2026Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection7 (4 critical)
Mar 26, 2025Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection2 (1 critical)
Feb 25, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection5 (1 critical)
Dec 29, 2023Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection2 (1 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×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

Around this address

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

  • 18 rodent inspections on record, 4 finding rat activity.

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