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Poetica Coffee

Coffee/Tea · 240 7 Avenue · Brooklyn 11215

A Grade A posted 2024-04-23. The most recent inspection (2026-08-12) scored 10 points — 14–27 is B range, 28 or more is C — and a re-inspection will set the new grade.

Inspection history

2026-08-12 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 10

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.—

2026-07-09 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 24

CodeDescriptionCritical
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.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
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.—
10GDishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.—

2024-04-23 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 11 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.—

2023-10-06 · Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 17

CodeDescriptionCritical
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.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
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.—

Mice and rats

Inspectors recorded evidence of mice on 4 inspections: 2026-08-12, 2026-07-09, 2024-04-23, 2023-10-06

At this address

GRADE A

1 open HPD violations — 0 class C

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6 Food Establishment complaints to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Rodents/Insects/Garbage, Bare Hands in Contact w/ Food, Food Worker Hygiene) · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.

Report a problem to 311

Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint

240 7 Avenue

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