THE ELK ON MOTT

GRADE A

Monday, June 26, 2023

Overview

THE ELK ON MOTT in SoHo Little Italy Hudson Square received a Grade A on their NYC health inspection on June 26, 2023, scoring 5 points. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

Address
228 MOTT STREET
Manhattan, NY 10012
Cuisine
Coffee/Tea
Inspection Type
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
3 inspections

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 06C

Food not protected from contamination

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.

⚠️ Why This Matters

Unprotected food exposed to bacteria, viruses, chemicals, and physical contaminants

📋 Code Requirements

Cover all food; store 6 inches off floor; protect from customer contamination; use sneeze guards

CDC Risk Factor: Contaminated Equipment/Protection from Contamination
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.09
Inspector's Action:

Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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THE ELK ON MOTT — Inspection Questions

Did THE ELK ON MOTT pass their NYC health inspection on June 26, 2023?
THE ELK ON MOTT passed with an A grade on June 26, 2023 with a score of 5 points. The inspection found 1 violation(s).
What critical violations did THE ELK ON MOTT have?
THE ELK ON MOTT 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 06C mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 06C (Food not protected from contamination) is a critical violation. All food must be protected from contamination during storage, prep, display and service Unprotected food exposed to bacteria, viruses, chemicals, and physical contaminants