THE ELK in West Village
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Sep 19, 2025
📍 128 CHARLES STREET, Manhattan, NY 10014 ·
🍽️ American
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🚇 Houston Street, Christopher Street, West 4th Street
Overview
The Elk in the West Village holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH with a score of 12 points. Across 6 inspections dating back to 2022, the coffee shop has received Grade A on 2 occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
THE ELK in West Village: Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE A
Sep 19, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
Food contact surface n...
Mar 31, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 29
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 d...
Mar 31, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Violations:
20-08
GRADE A
Apr 9, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
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.
Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present i...
Jul 28, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 53
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
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 s...
GRADE B
Nov 28, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 26
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 d...
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THE ELK in West Village: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was THE ELK last inspected?
- THE ELK was last inspected on September 19, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is THE ELK's current health grade?
- THE ELK currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has THE ELK had?
- THE ELK has 6 health inspections on record from November 2022 through September 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at THE ELK?
- The worst inspection score recorded at THE ELK was 53 points on July 28, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has THE ELK ever received a Grade C?
- No. THE ELK has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.