Grade ACoffee/TeaNo recent inspection

104-01 Foster Avenue Coffee Shop(ups)

10401 FOSTER AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11236

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (1 year ago). Details below.

Last inspected Jun 27, 2025 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Jun 27, 2025

  • Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.

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

    Critical
  • A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

    Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

  • Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.

    Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Jun 27, 2025Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection3 (1 critical)
Jun 7, 2024Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection3 (2 critical)
Feb 17, 2023Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection1 (1 critical)
Sep 8, 2022Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection4 (3 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

  • 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
  • 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

Around this address

City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.

  • 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.

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