Publique Espresso

420 West 118 Street, Manhattan, NY 10027
American
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Publique Espresso has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 21, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Manhattan restaurant scores 77. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82
Sep 11, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Publique Espresso last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Publique Espresso on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Publique Espresso compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Publique Espresso most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Publique Espresso's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Publique Espresso have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Publique Espresso means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.