DON ALEJO COFFEE in East Harlem (North)
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected May 1, 2025
📍 228 EAST 116 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10029 ·
🍽️ Coffee/Tea
Overview
Don Alejo Coffee in East Harlem holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 12 points on its most recent inspection. Across 6 inspections since 2022, the coffee shop has received Grade A on all 3 graded inspections, with no emergency closures on record.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
DON ALEJO COFFEE in East Harlem (North): Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE A
May 1, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provid...
GRADE A
Jan 3, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
GRADE A
Oct 4, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 10
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
Oct 4, 2022
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
Violations:
20-01
Sep 22, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 29
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by ma...
Sep 22, 2022
— Trans Fat / Initial Inspection
The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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DON ALEJO COFFEE in East Harlem (North): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was DON ALEJO COFFEE last inspected?
- DON ALEJO COFFEE was last inspected on May 1, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is DON ALEJO COFFEE's current health grade?
- DON ALEJO COFFEE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has DON ALEJO COFFEE had?
- DON ALEJO COFFEE has 6 health inspections on record from September 2022 through May 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at DON ALEJO COFFEE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at DON ALEJO COFFEE was 29 points on September 22, 2022. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has DON ALEJO COFFEE ever received a Grade C?
- No. DON ALEJO COFFEE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.