POETICA COFFEE in East Village
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jan 6, 2026
📍 36 SAINT MARKS PLACE, Manhattan, NY 10003 ·
🍽️ Coffee/Tea
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🚇 Astor Place
Overview
Poetica Coffee in the East Village holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 9 points on its most recent inspection. With 4 inspections since 2024, the coffee shop has received Grade A on 2 occasions and has no emergency closures on record.
4
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
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Grade A Inspections
POETICA COFFEE in East Village: Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE A
Jan 6, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 9
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Violations:
06A
Jan 6, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Nov 20, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 29
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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 pre...
GRADE A
Sep 5, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
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.
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POETICA COFFEE in East Village: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was POETICA COFFEE last inspected?
- POETICA COFFEE was last inspected on January 6, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 9 points.
- What is POETICA COFFEE's current health grade?
- POETICA COFFEE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has POETICA COFFEE had?
- POETICA COFFEE has 4 health inspections on record from September 2024 through January 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at POETICA COFFEE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at POETICA COFFEE was 29 points on November 20, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has POETICA COFFEE ever received a Grade C?
- No. POETICA COFFEE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.