BITTERSWEET in Fort Greene
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Apr 3, 2026
📍 180 DEKALB AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11205 ·
🍽️ Coffee/Tea
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🚇 Atlantic Ave-Barclays Center, DeKalb Avenue
Overview
Bittersweet, a coffee and tea shop in Fort Greene, holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH with a score of 2 points. Across 4 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received Grade A on 3 occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
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Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
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Grade A Inspections
BITTERSWEET in Fort Greene: Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
Apr 3, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 7
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Violations:
10G
Mar 4, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 24
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Violations:
06D
GRADE A
Oct 7, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 2
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.
Violations:
10F
GRADE A
Jun 23, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 7
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.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination du...
GRADE A
Apr 8, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
BITTERSWEET in Fort Greene: News Coverage (1)
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BITTERSWEET in Fort Greene: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was BITTERSWEET last inspected?
- BITTERSWEET was last inspected on April 3, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 7 points.
- What is BITTERSWEET's current health grade?
- BITTERSWEET currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has BITTERSWEET had?
- BITTERSWEET has 5 health inspections on record from April 2022 through April 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 4 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at BITTERSWEET?
- The worst inspection score recorded at BITTERSWEET was 24 points on March 4, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has BITTERSWEET ever received a Grade C?
- No. BITTERSWEET has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.