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Malta Coffee: health inspection history

1045 Lexington Avenue, New York City, NY 10021

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Address: 1045 Lexington Avenue, New York City, NY 10021
Borough: Manhattan
Cuisine (as listed): Coffee/Tea
Most recent grade: Grade A issued Apr 10, 2026
Latest inspection: Apr 10, 2026 (Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection)
Records shown: 4 inspections, Feb 26, 2026 to Apr 10, 2026

Across these 4 inspection records, the health department cited 19 violations, of which 5 were flagged critical. The score behind its most recent letter grade was 13 points. Among 161 graded restaurants in ZIP 10021, the median score behind the latest grade is 11 points. In New York City, lower scores are better.

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Inspection history

Apr 10, 2026 Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

Score: 13Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).

04LCritical Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
10BNot critical Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

Feb 26, 2026 Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

Score: 42Violations were cited in the following area(s).

09CNot critical Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09ENot critical Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
04LCritical Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
06CCritical 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.
08CNot critical Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
06DCritical Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
10FNot critical 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.
10BNot critical Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10GNot critical Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
04JCritical 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.

Feb 26, 2026 Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

Score: not recordedViolations were cited in the following area(s).

20-01Not critical Allergen or intolerance notice not translated into common language when required
20-08Not critical Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
19-06Not critical Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
20-04Not critical “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.

Feb 26, 2026 Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection

Score: not recordedViolations were cited in the following area(s).

15-27Sign prohibiting smoking or using electronic cigarettes not conspicuously posted.

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Source: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), “DOHMH New York City Restaurant Inspection Results” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 4, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.