Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
August 19, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
10 / 3
Poetica Coffee currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on August 19, 2025 found 4 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 13 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-Critical
- 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.
- Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Latest Inspection Details
August 19, 2025
- Date
- August 19, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 13
- Critical points
- 10
- Non-critical points
- 3
- Violations
- 4 (2 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
5 inspections
Aug 19, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 14, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 11, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 30, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 28, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Poetica Coffee's most recent graded inspection in August 2025 was a A, after a B in April 2024.
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.
Poetica Coffee's latest score: 13
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Poetica Coffee's current NYC health grade?
Poetica Coffee currently has a A grade.
When was Poetica Coffee last inspected?
Poetica Coffee was last inspected on August 19, 2025.
What was Poetica Coffee's latest inspection score?
Poetica Coffee's latest inspection score was 13 points.
How many violations did Poetica Coffee have in its latest inspection?
Poetica Coffee had 4 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Poetica Coffee located?
Poetica Coffee is located at 251 Smith Street in Brooklyn, NY 11231.
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: 50106660
Last updated: July 3, 2026