Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
5
Last inspection
January 21, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
5 / 0
Lowlife Coffee currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on January 21, 2026 found 1 violation, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 5 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 0 non-critical
Critical
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Latest Inspection Details
January 21, 2026
- Date
- January 21, 2026
- Type
- Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 5
- Critical points
- 5
- Non-critical points
- 0
- Violations
- 1 (1 critical, 0 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
Jan 21, 2026
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jul 23, 2025
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Lowlife Coffee received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in January 2026 with a score of 5.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Lowlife Coffee's latest score: 5
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lowlife Coffee's current NYC health grade?
Lowlife Coffee currently has a A grade.
When was Lowlife Coffee last inspected?
Lowlife Coffee was last inspected on January 21, 2026.
What was Lowlife Coffee's latest inspection score?
Lowlife Coffee's latest inspection score was 5 points.
How many violations did Lowlife Coffee have in its latest inspection?
Lowlife Coffee had 1 violation in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 0 non-critical violations.
Where is Lowlife Coffee located?
Lowlife Coffee is located at 55 Porter Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11237.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50170702
Last updated: July 3, 2026