Grade ACoffee/Tea

Joe Coffee Company

45 WASHINGTON STREET, Brooklyn, 11201

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (11 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Aug 22, 2025 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Aug 22, 2025

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

    Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.

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

    Non-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.

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Aug 22, 2025Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection3 (1 critical)
Aug 5, 2024Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection1
Sep 14, 2023Grade CCycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection2
Sep 11, 2023Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Re-inspection6 (3 critical)
May 8, 2023Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection3 (3 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

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

  • 4×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
  • 2×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.
  • 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.

Around this address

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

  • 10 rodent inspections on record, 2 finding rat activity.
  • 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.

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