PALOMA COFFEE & BAKERY in Williamsburg

⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A Last inspected Dec 5, 2025
📍 349 UNION AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11211  ·  🍽️ Coffee/Tea  ·  🚇 Lorimer Street, Marcy Avenue
Overview

Paloma Coffee & Bakery in Williamsburg has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times since 2023, despite holding a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH with a score of 11 points. Across 11 inspections between 2023 and 2025, the restaurant has received Grade A on 4 occasions, with no Grade B or C results on record.

11
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
4
Grade A Inspections

PALOMA COFFEE & BAKERY in Williamsburg: Emergency Closures (2)

Emergency closure history for PALOMA COFFEE & BAKERY
Date Grade Score Type
Jan 9, 2023 CLOSED 70 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Jan 9, 2023 CLOSED 70 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

PALOMA COFFEE & BAKERY in Williamsburg: Full Inspection History (11 records)

GRADE A Dec 5, 2025 — Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 11
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 flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies. Establishment is not free of harborage or conditio...
Violations: 04N 08A
GRADE A Jul 24, 2025 — Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
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. Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or superviso...
Violations: 10B 04A
Jun 5, 2025 — Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 23
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 contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and fo...
Violations: 10F 06D 08C 04A 10H
GRADE A Apr 4, 2024 — Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 10
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Violations: 04A
Feb 7, 2024 — Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 22
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations. No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing pur...
Violations: 04A 05D 10A
GRADE A Mar 3, 2023 — Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used. Evidence of mice or live mice in estab...
Violations: 08A 08C 04L
Feb 21, 2023 — Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 21
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 contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and fo...
Violations: 10F 06D 02B 06A
GRADE P Jan 11, 2023 — Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 3
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
🚫 CLOSURE Jan 9, 2023 — Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 70
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. 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. Failure to ...
🚫 CLOSURE Jan 9, 2023 — Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 70
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Violations: 02B
Jan 9, 2023 — 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)
Violations: 19-06
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PALOMA COFFEE & BAKERY in Williamsburg: Frequently Asked Questions

When was PALOMA COFFEE & BAKERY last inspected?
PALOMA COFFEE & BAKERY was last inspected on December 5, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 11 points.
What is PALOMA COFFEE & BAKERY's current health grade?
PALOMA COFFEE & BAKERY currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
How many times has PALOMA COFFEE & BAKERY been closed by NYC Health?
PALOMA COFFEE & BAKERY 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 PALOMA COFFEE & BAKERY had?
PALOMA COFFEE & BAKERY has 11 health inspections on record from January 2023 through December 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 4 occasions.
What was the worst inspection score at PALOMA COFFEE & BAKERY?
The worst inspection score recorded at PALOMA COFFEE & BAKERY was 70 points on January 9, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.