Etna Espresso Bar
211 Avenue U, New York City, NY 11223 · Brooklyn · Coffee/tea
Passed all 4 inspections — critical violations noted
2026-03-02 violations cited Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection CRITICAL 8
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
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 liq
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 under
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
2026-03-02 violations cited Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection 4
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Providing single-use plastic stirrers or single-use plastic splash sticks.
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability
2024-09-25 violations cited Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection 1
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 under
2024-08-13 violations cited Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection CRITICAL 5
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
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, co
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condi
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