Brooklyn, NY — Mike's Coffee Shop, located at 328 DeKalb Avenue in Brooklyn's Clinton Hill neighborhood, received a score of 26 during a New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene inspection conducted on April 6, 2026. The score falls within the Grade B range but sits just two points below the Grade C threshold, placing it at the upper edge of what the city considers a passing result. The inspection data was made available by DOHMH on April 8, 2026.
What Inspectors Found
Inspectors documented one non-critical violation during the April visit. No critical violations were recorded.
The violation cited was Code 08C: pesticide not properly labeled or used by an unlicensed individual, or pesticide or other toxic chemical improperly used or stored. Inspectors specifically noted an unprotected, unlocked bait station on the premises.
While the violation is classified as non-critical, meaning it does not represent a direct, immediate risk of foodborne illness, it is a weighted violation that contributed meaningfully to the restaurant's overall point total. A score of 26 leaves the establishment with almost no margin before crossing into Grade C territory.
Food Safety Context
NYC Health Code Article 81 and the FDA Food Code establish requirements for pest control within food service operations. These regulations require that pesticides be applied only by licensed applicators and that chemical controls be stored, labeled, and deployed in a manner that prevents contamination of food, food-contact surfaces, and the surrounding environment.
Unlocked or unprotected bait stations can create conditions where rodenticides or insecticides are accessible in ways that conflict with these standards. The concern is not solely the product itself, but the absence of controls that prevent unintended contact with food preparation areas or personnel.
Inspection History
The April 2026 score reflects a recurring pattern of elevated results at this location over the past several years:
- April 6, 2026: Score 26 (Grade B)
- March 6, 2026: Score 21
- September 4, 2025: Score 13 (Grade A)
- March 31, 2025: Score 22
- December 31, 2024: Score 30 (Grade C)
- October 21, 2024: Score 36
- December 20, 2023: Score 24 (Grade B)
- December 4, 2023: Score 20
- October 31, 2022: Score 21 (Grade B)
- October 13, 2022: Score 28
The restaurant received a Grade C in December 2024 after scoring 30, and recorded a 36 in October 2024. A Grade A result in September 2025 represented a significant improvement, but the score has since risen again across two consecutive inspections in early 2026.
Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades
DOHMH assigns restaurant grades based on point totals accumulated during inspections:
- Grade A: 0–13 points (lowest violation burden)
- Grade B: 14–27 points
- Grade C: 28 or more points
Lower scores reflect fewer or less severe violations. Restaurants that receive a B or C on an initial inspection may request a re-inspection before a grade card is posted publicly. Full inspection records, including violation codes and scores, are available through the NYC Open Data portal at data.cityofnewyork.us.
More About This Restaurant
View the full inspection history for Mike's Coffee Shop including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.