Poetica Coffee
561 LORIMER STREET, Brooklyn, 11211
Should you eat here?
The latest inspection was 1 year ago — conditions may have changed. Grade A at that time, with no critical violations at that inspection.
Last inspected Jun 20, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jun 20, 2025
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
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 1 |
| Jun 7, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Jan 19, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Dec 15, 2022 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 8 (5 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 4 rodent inspections on record, 3 finding rat activity.
- 8 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
Check any restaurant before you go
Radius puts New York City’s inspection record in your pocket, in plain English.
Looking for something else in New York City? Browse New York City inspections.