Grade ACoffee/Tea

Shepherd's Cup

2123 AVENUE U, Brooklyn, 11229

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (6 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Jan 12, 2026 · New York City health department

Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Critical
Raw 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
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.

Date	Result	Type	Violations
Jan 12, 2026	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	3 (2 critical)
Nov 25, 2025	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	4 (2 critical)
Aug 20, 2024	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	2 (2 critical)
May 15, 2024	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	4 (3 critical)

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

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

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