Poetica Coffee
240 Prospect Park West, New York City, NY 11215 · Brooklyn · Coffee/tea
Passed all 10 inspections — critical violations noted
2026-01-14 violations cited Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection CRITICAL 6
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, sm
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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 fl
2025-12-07 violations cited Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection CRITICAL 5
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 fl
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
2024-09-23 violations cited Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection CRITICAL 3
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
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
2024-09-23 violations cited Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection 1
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
2024-09-03 violations cited Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection CRITICAL 3
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
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 dur
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
2024-09-03 violations cited Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection 1
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
2023-08-08 violations cited Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection 1
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
2023-08-08 violations cited Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection CRITICAL 3
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
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 dur
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
2023-03-22 violations cited Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection 1
Current letter grade or "Grade Pending" card not posted.
2023-03-22 violations cited Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection CRITICAL 8
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
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
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.
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
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
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