Ricotta Coffee
513 ALBANY AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11203
Should you eat here?
Caution — Grade C at the latest inspection (4 weeks ago).
Last inspected Jul 7, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jul 7, 2026
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection | 1 |
| Jun 29, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection | 8 (6 critical) |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 6 (4 critical) |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Grade Pending | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection | 6 (4 critical) |
| Dec 8, 2025 | Grade C | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 7 (5 critical) |
| Oct 21, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 13 (8 critical) |
| Nov 27, 2024 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection | 4 (3 critical) |
| Oct 28, 2024 | Grade B | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Sep 25, 2024 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 5 (2 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 4×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 4×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 4×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 4×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
- 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
- 2×A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 4 rodent inspections on record, 1 finding rat activity.
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