Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
N/A
Last inspection
August 19, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
2 / 2
Poetica Coffee currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on August 19, 2025 found 4 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of no score posted.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Non-Critical
- Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
August 19, 2025
- Date
- August 19, 2025
- Type
- Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- N/A
- Critical points
- 2
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 4 (2 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
5 inspections
Aug 19, 2025
Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 14, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 11, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 30, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 28, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Poetica Coffee's most recent graded inspection in April 2024 was a B, after a A in October 2022.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Poetica Coffee's latest score: N/A
Grade range: Not graded
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Poetica Coffee's current NYC health grade?
Poetica Coffee does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was Poetica Coffee last inspected?
Poetica Coffee was last inspected on August 19, 2025.
What was Poetica Coffee's latest inspection score?
Poetica Coffee does not have a latest inspection score posted in NYC Open Data.
How many violations did Poetica Coffee have in its latest inspection?
Poetica Coffee had 4 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Poetica Coffee located?
Poetica Coffee is located at 251 Smith Street in Brooklyn, NY 11231.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50106660
Last updated: June 26, 2026