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Espresso Me

Coffee/Tea · 88 Atlantic Avenue · Brooklyn 11201

A Grade A posted 2024-12-31. The most recent inspection (2026-06-08) scored 32 points — 14–27 is B range, 28 or more is C — and a re-inspection will set the new grade.

Inspection history

2026-06-08 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 32

CodeDescriptionCritical
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Critical
02GCold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.Critical
06APersonal 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.Critical
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
06FWiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.Critical

2026-06-08 · Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited

CodeDescriptionCritical
19-06Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)—
20-08Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information—

2024-12-31 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 5 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
04JProperly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.Critical

2024-08-23 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 8 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
06FWiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.Critical
10FNon-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.—

2024-05-15 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 10

CodeDescriptionCritical
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.Critical

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GRADE A

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3 food-poisoning reports to 311 at this address in the last three years (3 with three or more people sick)
1 Food Establishment complaint to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Pet/Animal) · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.

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88 Atlantic Avenue

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