Big John's Coffee Shop & Grill
876 4 AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11232
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (2 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected May 27, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on May 27, 2026
An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 1 (1 critical) |
| Aug 25, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 6 (3 critical) |
| Apr 5, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (2 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×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
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