Kolkata Chai Co.
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
55
Score
Kolkata Chai Co. in Manhattan, NY, received a moderate risk rating during its most recent inspection on January 21, 2026, which included two critical and six minor violations. These violations involved missing required signage, lack of specified resuscitation equipment, and the provision of non-compostable plastic straws. The facility has maintained a mostly low-risk record across its two total inspections.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
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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.
06C
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
19-06
Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability
19-10
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
20-01
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
20-04
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
55
Jun 6, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
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Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
10A
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.
10F
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