Grade ACoffee/Tea

The Elk On Mott

228 MOTT STREET, Manhattan, 10012

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (8 weeks ago). Details below.

Last inspected Jun 15, 2026 · New York City health department

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.
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
Critical
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.

Date	Result	Type	Violations
Jun 15, 2026	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	3 (2 critical)
Apr 2, 2026	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	4 (2 critical)
Nov 15, 2024	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	3 (1 critical)
Jun 26, 2023	Grade A	Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection	1 (1 critical)

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

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