Building Biography

The MapLandlordsNeighborhoodsZIP CodesGradesThe Mice MapAboutWhat's new

Off To Start Cafe

Coffee/Tea · 535 6 Avenue · Brooklyn 11215

A Grade A posted 2026-04-24 (score 5)

Inspection history

2026-04-24 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 5 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Critical

2026-03-12 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 21

CodeDescriptionCritical
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Critical
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Critical
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.—
10HSingle service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.—

2024-09-11 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 10 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
06CFood, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.Critical
10BAnti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.—

2024-03-27 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 5 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
06CFood, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.Critical

2023-05-02 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 21

CodeDescriptionCritical
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.Critical
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Critical
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.—

2023-05-02 · Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited

CodeDescriptionCritical
19-10Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability—

Mice and rats

Inspectors recorded evidence of mice on 2 inspections: 2026-03-12, 2023-05-02

At this address

GRADE B

See this building's full record

1 Food Establishment complaint to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Rodents/Insects/Garbage), shared by 2 restaurants · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.

Other restaurants at this address: Athena.

Report a problem to 311

Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint

535 6 Avenue

On the Mice Map · ZIP 11215 · Look up any address