KNOCK OUT CAFE

🚫 CLOSED BY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Overview

KNOCK OUT CAFE was ordered closed by the NYC Health Department on January 6, 2026 following a health inspection. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

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Address
530 EAST 13 STREET
Manhattan, NY 10009
Cuisine
Coffee/Tea
Inspection Type
Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
6 inspections
1 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 05F

NYC Health Code Violation 05F

Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures

⚠️ Why This Matters

HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 05F to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.

📋 Code Requirements

Follow NYC Health Code Article 81 requirements. Implement corrective action immediately. Document all corrections. Train staff on proper procedures. Schedule follow-up inspection if critical.

Inspector's Action:

Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.

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KNOCK OUT CAFE — Inspection Questions

Did KNOCK OUT CAFE pass their NYC health inspection on January 6, 2026?
KNOCK OUT CAFE was closed by the health department on January 6, 2026 with a score of 31 points. The facility was ordered closed due to serious health violations.
What critical violations did KNOCK OUT CAFE have?
KNOCK OUT CAFE had 1 critical violation(s) during their inspection. Critical violations directly contribute to foodborne illness and must be corrected immediately. These include issues with temperature control, hand washing, cross-contamination, and pest infestations.
What does violation code 05F mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 05F (NYC Health Code Violation 05F) is a critical violation. Violation of NYC Health Code requirements HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 05F to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.