JOHN'S DONUT & COFFEE SHOP in Clinton Hill
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Mar 25, 2026
📍 481 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11205 ·
🍽️ American
Overview
John's Donut & Coffee Shop in Clinton Hill holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 13 points. Across 7 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received Grade A on all 3 graded inspections, with no emergency closures on record.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
JOHN'S DONUT & COFFEE SHOP in Clinton Hill: Full Inspection History (7 records)
Mar 25, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 23
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
Violations:
06C
GRADE A
May 1, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
Establishment...
Mar 18, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from...
Mar 18, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 30
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable mate...
GRADE A
Aug 13, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential sourc...
May 7, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 57
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Cond...
GRADE A
Dec 16, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
TCS food removed from cold holding or prepared from or combined with ingredients at room temperature not cooled by an approved method to 41 °F or below...
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JOHN'S DONUT & COFFEE SHOP in Clinton Hill: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was JOHN'S DONUT & COFFEE SHOP last inspected?
- JOHN'S DONUT & COFFEE SHOP was last inspected on March 25, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 23 points.
- What is JOHN'S DONUT & COFFEE SHOP's current health grade?
- JOHN'S DONUT & COFFEE SHOP currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has JOHN'S DONUT & COFFEE SHOP had?
- JOHN'S DONUT & COFFEE SHOP has 7 health inspections on record from December 2022 through March 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at JOHN'S DONUT & COFFEE SHOP?
- The worst inspection score recorded at JOHN'S DONUT & COFFEE SHOP was 57 points on May 7, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has JOHN'S DONUT & COFFEE SHOP ever received a Grade C?
- No. JOHN'S DONUT & COFFEE SHOP has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.