Poetica Coffee Health Inspection Grade
Coffee/tea · 240 Prospect Park West, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
36
Last inspection
June 18, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
33 / 3
Poetica Coffee currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on June 18, 2026 found 5 violations, including 4 critical violations, for a total score of 36 points.
Latest Violations
4 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Sewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate or unapproved.
- Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
- Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
- Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Non-Critical
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Latest Inspection Details
June 18, 2026
- Date
- June 18, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 36
- Critical points
- 33
- Non-critical points
- 3
- Violations
- 5 (4 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
6 inspections
Jun 18, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 14, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 7, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Sep 23, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Sep 3, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 8, 2023
Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Poetica Coffee received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in September 2024 with a score of 12.
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: 36
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Poetica Coffee's current NYC health grade?
Poetica Coffee does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was Poetica Coffee last inspected?
Poetica Coffee was last inspected on June 18, 2026.
What was Poetica Coffee's latest inspection score?
Poetica Coffee's latest inspection score was 36 points.
How many violations did Poetica Coffee have in its latest inspection?
Poetica Coffee had 5 violations in its latest inspection, including 4 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Poetica Coffee located?
Poetica Coffee is located at 240 Prospect Park West in Brooklyn, NY 11215.
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: 50111347
Last updated: July 3, 2026