Brooklyn, NY — Matari Coffee Co, a Middle Eastern café located at 6915 5th Avenue in the Bay Ridge neighborhood of Brooklyn, received a score of 68 during a New York City health inspection conducted on January 6, 2026. The score places the establishment well above the 28-point threshold for a Grade C rating, the lowest passing grade issued by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH).

The inspection data was released by DOHMH on March 9, 2026, approximately two months after the inspection took place. The action recorded was that violations were cited, and the restaurant was not closed at the time of the inspection.

What Inspectors Found

During the January 6 inspection, DOHMH inspectors documented one non-critical violation at the establishment:

  • Code 10G: Dishwashing and ware washing — cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment, was found to be deficient.

This violation relates to the proper cleaning and sanitization of items that come into direct contact with food and beverages served to customers. Inadequate dishwashing and ware washing practices can allow bacteria, food residue, and other contaminants to remain on surfaces that customers use during their meals.

It is notable that while only one violation was formally recorded, the score of 68 points is significantly elevated. Under the DOHMH scoring system, each violation carries a specific point value based on its severity and the conditions observed. A single violation resulting in such a high score suggests that inspectors determined the condition to be particularly pronounced or widespread within the establishment at the time of the inspection.

No critical violations — those that represent conditions most likely to contribute to foodborne illness — were documented during this inspection.

Food Safety Context

The proper cleaning and sanitization of dishes, utensils, and food preparation equipment is a foundational requirement of food safety regulation. NYC Health Code Article 81 establishes specific standards that food service establishments must meet for ware washing procedures, including appropriate water temperatures, sanitizer concentrations, and cleaning methods.

The FDA Food Code, which serves as the model framework for local health regulations nationwide, requires that food-contact surfaces be cleaned and sanitized after each use, between handling different types of food, and at minimum every four hours during continuous use. These standards exist to prevent the transmission of foodborne pathogens including Salmonella, E. coli, and norovirus, which can survive on improperly cleaned surfaces.

For a café environment where beverages and food items are prepared and served throughout the day, maintaining consistent dishwashing and sanitization practices is essential to preventing cross-contamination between servings.

Inspection History

No prior inspection history is available for Matari Coffee Co in the DOHMH public database. This January 2026 inspection appears to be the first recorded inspection for this establishment at this location. New restaurants in New York City typically receive their initial inspection within the first year of operation, and subsequent inspections are conducted on a cycle determined in part by prior performance.

The establishment will have the opportunity to request a re-inspection to improve its score. Under the DOHMH grading system, restaurants that receive a Grade C on an initial inspection are scheduled for a re-inspection, during which they can demonstrate that identified conditions have been corrected.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City assigns letter grades to restaurants based on the total violation points accumulated during an inspection. The grading scale is as follows:

  • Grade A: 0 to 13 points
  • Grade B: 14 to 27 points
  • Grade C: 28 or more points

Matari Coffee Co's score of 68 points is substantially above the 28-point minimum for a Grade C designation. Restaurants are required to post their letter grade in a location visible to customers near the entrance of the establishment.

Consumers can look up inspection results for any restaurant in New York City through the DOHMH restaurant inspection database, which is updated regularly as new inspection data becomes available. The database is accessible through the NYC Open Data portal and the DOHMH website.

For questions about specific inspection results or food safety concerns, residents can contact DOHMH at 311 or visit nyc.gov/health.

More About This Restaurant

View the full inspection history for Matari Coffee Co including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.