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Coffee/Tea · Park Slope
KOS KAFFE health grade & inspection history
251 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11215
7 latest violation-point score
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Jan 9, 2026). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Jan 9, 2026; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Jan 9, 2026Inspection date
1Violation recorded
1Critical item
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 02GCritical violation
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 during active necessary preparation.
Score trend
KOS KAFFE inspection history
15 fewer inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 9, 2026 | A | 7 | 1 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Nov 19, 2025 | — | 22 | 4 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Sep 13, 2024 | A | 12 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Jan 2, 2024 | A | 7 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Nov 24, 2023 | — | 32 | 8 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
Repeat patterns
Recurring violation codes
Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.
- 02GRecorded in 2 inspections
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 during active necessary preparation.
- 04LRecorded in 2 inspections
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 08ARecorded in 2 inspections
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 10FRecorded in 2 inspections
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.
- 06DRecorded in 2 inspections
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 10BRecorded in 2 inspections
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.
Official location
KOS KAFFE on the map
Common questions
KOS KAFFE inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for KOS KAFFE?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Jan 9, 2026. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 7 violation points.
When was KOS KAFFE last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Jan 9, 2026.
Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?
Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.
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