The Chai Spot

156 Mott Street, Manhattan, NY 10013

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Apr 3, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show four inspections at The Chai Spot stretching back to 2022. The Chai Spot was last inspected on Apr 3, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Manhattan restaurants. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 3, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

5 minor violations.

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Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

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

Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Mar 10, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

6 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

04J

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

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.

04N

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

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

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

10F

Feb 2, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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04N

10F

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Aug 12, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

04J

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Chai Spot last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Chai Spot on file is from Apr 3, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Chai Spot?

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 The Chai Spot.

How does The Chai Spot compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

The Chai Spot most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has The Chai Spot's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Chai Spot have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is The Chai Spot inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Chai Spot is inspected around two times per year on average.

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