KONA COFFEE ROASTERS in East Village
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jan 10, 2025
Overview
Kona Coffee Roasters in the East Village has been subject to 2 emergency closures by NYC DOHMH since 2022, despite holding a current Grade A with a score of 11 points. Across 12 inspections dating to 2022, the coffee shop has earned Grade A on 4 occasions and Grade B once, with no Grade C results on record.
12
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
4
Grade A Inspections
KONA COFFEE ROASTERS in East Village: Emergency Closures (2)
KONA COFFEE ROASTERS in East Village: Full Inspection History (12 records)
GRADE A
Jan 10, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 11
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused...
GRADE A
Dec 26, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 7
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility...
GRADE A
Aug 15, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
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.
Non-food contact surfa...
Aug 2, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 43
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow ...
GRADE A
Feb 24, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 7
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
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.
Jan 19, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 15
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-compostable plastic straws.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention devi...
Jan 19, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-compostable plastic straws.
Violations:
19-07
GRADE B
Sep 15, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 25
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 ...
GRADE P
Jan 31, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 9
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
🚫 CLOSURE
Jan 27, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 44
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (FRSA) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. Filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. Food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and Phorid flies.
Cold f...
🚫 CLOSURE
Jan 27, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 44
Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.
Current letter grade sign not posted.
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maint...
Jan 27, 2022
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade sign not posted.
Violations:
20F
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KONA COFFEE ROASTERS in East Village: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was KONA COFFEE ROASTERS last inspected?
- KONA COFFEE ROASTERS was last inspected on January 10, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 11 points.
- What is KONA COFFEE ROASTERS's current health grade?
- KONA COFFEE ROASTERS currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has KONA COFFEE ROASTERS been closed by NYC Health?
- KONA COFFEE ROASTERS has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has KONA COFFEE ROASTERS had?
- KONA COFFEE ROASTERS has 12 health inspections on record from January 2022 through January 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 4 occasions. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at KONA COFFEE ROASTERS?
- The worst inspection score recorded at KONA COFFEE ROASTERS was 44 points on January 27, 2022. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.