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NYC DOHMH · CAMIS 50008995 · Coffee/Tea
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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.

  1. Sep 19, 2025
    12
    A
    Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
    Violations were cited in the following area(s).
    • 06D
      critical
      Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
    • 06C
      critical
      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.
    2 critical citations this visit
  2. Mar 31, 2025
    Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
    Violations were cited in the following area(s).
    • 20-08
      Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
  3. Mar 31, 2025
    29
    Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
    Violations were cited in the following area(s).
    • 04L
      critical
      Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
    • 02G
      critical
      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.
    • 06D
      critical
      Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
    • 08A
      Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
    • 10F
      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.
    3 critical citations this visit
  4. Apr 9, 2024
    13
    A
    Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
    Violations were cited in the following area(s).
    • 04O
      critical
      Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.
    • 02G
      critical
      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.
    2 critical citations this visit
  5. Jul 28, 2023
    53
    Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
    Violations were cited in the following area(s).
    • 06D
      critical
      Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
    • 02B
      critical
      Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
    • 10G
      Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
    • 05D
      critical
      No 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.
    • 08A
      Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
    • 02C
      critical
      Hot 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.
    • 04H
      critical
      Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
    • 10F
      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.
    • 04N
      critical
      Filth 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
  6. Nov 28, 2022
    26
    B
    Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
    Violations were cited in the following area(s).
    • 02G
      critical
      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.
    • 08A
      Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
    • 05F
      critical
      Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures
    • 04L
      critical
      Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
    3 critical citations this visit
Grade key · NYC DOHMH
  • A
    Top marks
    score 0–13
  • B
    Some violations
    score 14–27
  • C
    Multiple violations
    score 28+
  • Z
    Pending re-inspection
    borderline
  • N
    Not yet graded
    first inspection
  • No grade posted
    awaiting card