Poetica Coffee
1233 PROSPECT AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11218
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (7 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Dec 18, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Dec 18, 2025
A problem with equipment or the physical facility (plumbing, floors, lighting, ventilation).
Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.
CriticalRaw 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
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Oct 21, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Jul 26, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Jan 26, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
- 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.
- 2 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.
- 3 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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