Poetica Coffee
36 SAINT MARKS PLACE, Manhattan, 10003
Should you eat here?
Caution — pest-related violations found across multiple inspections, including the latest (12 days ago).
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jul 29, 2026
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
CriticalSigns of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Jan 6, 2026 | Grade A | Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection | 5 (1 critical) |
| Nov 20, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (3 critical) |
| Sep 5, 2024 | Grade A | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 96 rodent inspections on record, 39 finding rat activity.
- 4 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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