Mary's Coffee Shop
905 DEKALB AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11221
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (11 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Sep 8, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Sep 8, 2025
An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
CriticalA 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
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Nov 13, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Feb 27, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (2 critical) |
| Sep 14, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Sep 1, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 7 (5 critical) |
| Mar 21, 2023 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 5×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×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.
- 29 rodent inspections on record, 8 finding rat activity.
- 2 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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