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Poetica Coffee

Coffee/Tea · 561 Lorimer Street · Brooklyn 11211

A Grade A posted 2026-09-22 (score 9)

Inspection history

2026-09-22 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 9 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
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.—

2025-06-20 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 2 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
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.—

2024-06-07 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 12 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Critical
10GDishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.—

Mice and rats

Inspectors recorded evidence of mice on 1 inspection: 2026-09-22

At this address

GRADE D

12 open HPD violations — 10 class C

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1 food-poisoning report to 311 at this address in the last three years (0 with three or more people sick)
4 Food Establishment complaints to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Rodents/Insects/Garbage) · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.

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Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint

561 Lorimer Street

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