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Coffee/Tea · Park Slope
VELVETTE BLACK health grade & inspection history
814 UNION STREET, Brooklyn, NY 11215
12 latest violation-point score
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Jul 31, 2026). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Jul 31, 2026; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Jul 31, 2026Inspection date
2Violations recorded
2Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 02BCritical violation
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 06DCritical violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Score trend
VELVETTE BLACK inspection history
10 more 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2026 | A | 12 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Jul 14, 2025 | A | 2 | 1 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| May 27, 2025 | — | 18 | 4 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Jan 12, 2024 | A | 11 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Sep 7, 2023 | — | 18 | 4 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection |
| Sep 7, 2023 | — | — | 2 | Administrative Miscellaneous / 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.
- 04LRecorded in 3 inspections
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 08ARecorded in 3 inspections
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Official location
VELVETTE BLACK on the map
Common questions
VELVETTE BLACK inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for VELVETTE BLACK?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Jul 31, 2026. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 12 violation points.
When was VELVETTE BLACK last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Jul 31, 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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