Slate Coffee + Kitchen

121 Madison Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10016
American
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Slate Coffee + Kitchen has five inspections on file, the first dated 2023. On Apr 7, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

“Food contact surface not properly washed” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Slate Coffee + Kitchen's latest score is in line with the Manhattan average of 77. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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.
02G
74
Feb 26, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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.
02G
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
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
64
Dec 2, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
Apr 23, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
74
Nov 28, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Slate Coffee + Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Slate Coffee + Kitchen on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Slate Coffee + Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Slate Coffee + Kitchen.

How does Slate Coffee + Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Slate Coffee + Kitchen most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Slate Coffee + Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Slate Coffee + Kitchen have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Slate Coffee + Kitchen means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Slate Coffee + Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Slate Coffee + Kitchen is inspected around two times per year on average.