KIJITORA in East Williamsburg

⚠️ This facility has been closed 1 time by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE C Last inspected Oct 31, 2025
📍 309 GRAHAM AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11211  ·  🍽️ Coffee/Tea  ·  🚇 Lorimer Street
Overview

Kijitora, a coffee and tea establishment in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn, currently holds a Grade C from NYC DOHMH with an inspection score of 38 points. The restaurant has been subject to 1 emergency closure since 2024 and has received mixed grades across 9 inspections, including 1 Grade A, 1 Grade B, and 1 Grade C result.

9
Inspections on Record
Grade C
Current Grade
1
Closure
1
Grade A Inspection

KIJITORA in East Williamsburg: Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for KIJITORA
Date Grade Score Type
Sep 8, 2025 CLOSED Administrative Miscellaneous / Compliance Inspection

KIJITORA in East Williamsburg: Full Inspection History (9 records)

Oct 31, 2025 — Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations: 20-06
Oct 30, 2025 — Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations: 20-06
Sep 8, 2025 — Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection
Score: 24
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 contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized ...
Violations: 02G 06D 10D 08A 28-01 04N
🚫 CLOSURE Sep 8, 2025 — Administrative Miscellaneous / Compliance Inspection
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
Violations: 28-01
GRADE C Jul 3, 2025 — Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 38
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. 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 foo...
Violations: 06D 02G 08A 10D 10F 04N 06C
Apr 2, 2025 — Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 45
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. Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in...
Violations: 10F 10D 04K 08A 06C
GRADE A Feb 3, 2025 — Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from custo...
Violations: 06D 06C
GRADE B Jul 22, 2024 — Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 22
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations. Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan. Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, ...
Violations: 04A 04H 10F 10A
Jun 20, 2024 — Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 27
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed. Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-cont...
Violations: 06A 04H 06E 10F 06F
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KIJITORA in East Williamsburg: Frequently Asked Questions

When was KIJITORA last inspected?
KIJITORA was last inspected on October 31, 2025 (Grade C).
What is KIJITORA's current health grade?
KIJITORA currently holds a Grade C. Grade C indicates a score of 28 or more points. This is the lowest letter grade issued by NYC Health.
How many times has KIJITORA been closed by NYC Health?
KIJITORA has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 1 time. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
How many health inspections has KIJITORA had?
KIJITORA has 9 health inspections on record from June 2024 through October 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion. Grade C on 1 occasion.
What was the worst inspection score at KIJITORA?
The worst inspection score recorded at KIJITORA was 45 points on April 2, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.