SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — NEW YORK CITY DOHMH

POETICA COFFEE.

EAT. 82/100

561 LORIMER STREET · BROOKLYN, NEW YORK CITY

Last inspected June 20, 2025 · passed with conditions

Passed all 4 inspections, but 7 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
4
0 passed · 4 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
14
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Dec 2022

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 20
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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
JUN 7
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
MINORSanitation
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
JAN 19
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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
CRITICALSanitation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
MINORPlumbing & Waste
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
DEC 15
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
CRITICALOther
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
CRITICALSanitation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
CRITICALOther
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
MINORPest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
MINORSanitation
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
CRITICALSanitation
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
CRITICALPest Activity
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

Data sourced from NYC Dept. of Health and Mental Hygiene · Official record →

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