NYC DOHMH · CAMIS 50008995 · Coffee/Tea
THE ELK
128 CHARLES STREET Manhattan 10014
2129334780
6.8/10
Mixed record
A
Top marks
Score 0–13 · cleanest tier
“A West Village coffee bar with two recent A grades, though inspectors have flagged recurring sanitation and pest concerns.”
Current score
12
Grade posted Sep 19, 2025
Last inspected
Sep 19, 2025
Inspections on file
6
23 total violations
Critical violations
16
across all time
Each entry below is one inspection visit. Violations marked critical are public health risks; everything else is a general code citation.
- Sep 19, 202512ACycle Inspection / Re-inspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 06DcriticalFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 06CcriticalFood, 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.
2 critical citations this visit - Mar 31, 2025Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 20-08Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
- Mar 31, 202529Cycle Inspection / Initial InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 04LcriticalEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 02GcriticalCold 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.
- 06DcriticalFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 10FNon-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.
3 critical citations this visit - Apr 9, 202413ACycle Inspection / Re-inspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 04OcriticalLive animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.
- 02GcriticalCold 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.
2 critical citations this visit - Jul 28, 202353Cycle Inspection / Initial InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 06DcriticalFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 02BcriticalHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 10GDishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
- 05DcriticalNo hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
- 08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 02CcriticalHot TCS food item that has been cooked and cooled is being held for service without first being reheated to 165º F or above within 2 hours.
- 04HcriticalRaw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
- 10FNon-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.
- 04NcriticalFilth 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.
6 critical citations this visit - Nov 28, 202226BCycle Inspection / Re-inspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 02GcriticalCold 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.
- 08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 05FcriticalInsufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures
- 04LcriticalEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
3 critical citations this visit
Grade key · NYC DOHMH
- ATop marksscore 0–13
- BSome violationsscore 14–27
- CMultiple violationsscore 28+
- ZPending re-inspectionborderline
- NNot yet gradedfirst inspection
- —No grade postedawaiting card