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Coffee/Tea · Williamsburg
POETICA COFFEE health grade & inspection history
561 LORIMER STREET, Brooklyn, NY 11211
2 latest violation-point score
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Jun 20, 2025). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Jun 20, 2025; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Jun 20, 2025Inspection date
1Violation recorded
0Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 10F
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.
Score trend
POETICA COFFEE inspection history
10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2025 | A | 2 | 1 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Jun 7, 2024 | A | 12 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Jan 19, 2023 | A | 9 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Dec 15, 2022 | — | 30 | 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.
- 10FRecorded in 3 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.
- 02BRecorded in 2 inspections
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 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.
Official location
POETICA COFFEE on the map
Common questions
POETICA COFFEE inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for POETICA COFFEE?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Jun 20, 2025. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 2 violation points.
When was POETICA COFFEE last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Jun 20, 2025.
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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