Grade ACoffee/Tea

Bright Side

184 KENT AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11249

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (5 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Mar 10, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Mar 10, 2026

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

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

    Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

  • A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.

    Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

  • A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.

    Allergen or intolerance notice not translated into common language when required

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Mar 10, 2026Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection5 (2 critical)
Dec 6, 2024Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection3 (1 critical)
May 7, 2024Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection3 (2 critical)
Mar 22, 2023Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection1 (1 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 kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.

Around this address

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

  • 30 rodent inspections on record, 7 finding rat activity.
  • 9 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.

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