Poetica Coffee
Poetica Coffee appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 6, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
By comparison, the average Manhattan facility scores 77, putting Poetica Coffee on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Poetica Coffee last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Poetica Coffee on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Poetica Coffee?
Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Poetica Coffee.
How does Poetica Coffee compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?
Poetica Coffee most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.
Has Poetica Coffee's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Poetica Coffee have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Poetica Coffee means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.