Brooklyn, NY — Sunset Coffee Shop #2, a Latin American restaurant located at 460 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn, received a Grade B following a New York City health inspection conducted on April 2, 2026. The establishment scored 21 points — placing it near the upper boundary of the B range and just seven points below the Grade C threshold. Inspection data was released by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) on April 7, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

Inspectors documented one critical violation during the April visit, with no non-critical violations recorded.

The critical violation — Code 02G — identified cold temperature control for safety (TCS) food items held above required temperatures. Under this code, cold TCS foods must be maintained at or below 41°F, smoked or processed fish at or below 38°F, and intact raw eggs at or below 45°F. Reduced oxygen packaged foods are also subject to specific temperature requirements except during active preparation.

Temperature control violations are classified as critical because improperly held cold foods can support the growth of pathogens including Salmonella, Listeria, and E. coli, which pose direct risks to public health.

Food Safety Context

NYC Health Code Article 81 establishes temperature requirements for potentially hazardous foods served in city restaurants. These standards align with the FDA Food Code, which identifies cold holding at or below 41°F as a fundamental control measure for limiting bacterial growth.

Critical violations carry higher point values in the DOHMH scoring system because they represent conditions most directly linked to foodborne illness. A single critical violation like Code 02G can significantly affect a restaurant's inspection score, as seen in this case.

Inspection History

Sunset Coffee Shop #2 has maintained a strong inspection record in prior cycles:

  • May 14, 2026: Score 13 (Grade A)
  • March 27, 2025: Score 11 (Grade A)

The April 2, 2026 inspection reflects a notable increase from the establishment's previous scores, both of which fell comfortably within Grade A territory. The restaurant has not faced a closure action based on available inspection records.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

DOHMH assigns letter grades based on inspection scores, with lower scores indicating fewer violations:

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

A score of 21 falls within the upper half of the Grade B band. Restaurants scoring in the B range are generally permitted to remain open but are subject to re-inspection. If a restaurant scores 28 or above at a subsequent unannounced inspection, it may receive a Grade C or be subject to additional enforcement action.

Consumers can look up current inspection grades and violation histories for any NYC restaurant through the DOHMH's NYC Restaurant Inspection Results database at nyc.gov/health. Grades must be posted in a visible location at the restaurant's entrance under city regulations.

More About This Restaurant

View the full inspection history for Sunset Coffee Shop #2 including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.