The Concrete Jungle
13 Jefferson Street, New York City, NY 11206 · Brooklyn · Coffee/tea
Passed all 7 inspections — critical violations noted
2026-02-09 violations cited Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection CRITICAL 3
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
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
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
2024-11-20 violations cited Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection CRITICAL 3
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
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
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
2024-11-20 violations cited Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection 1
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
2023-09-08 violations cited Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection CRITICAL 2
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
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
2023-08-16 violations cited Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection CRITICAL 2
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
2023-08-01 violations cited Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection CRITICAL 3
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
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
2023-07-17 violations cited Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection CRITICAL 5
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
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
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
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
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