POETICA COFFEE in Williamsburg

Latest: GRADE A Last inspected Jun 20, 2025
πŸ“ 561 LORIMER STREET, Brooklyn, NY 11211  ·  🍽️ Coffee/Tea  ·  πŸš‡ Bedford Avenue, Lorimer Street
Overview

Poetica Coffee in Williamsburg holds a Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 2 points on its most recent inspection. Across 4 inspections dating back to 2022, the restaurant has received Grade A on all 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

POETICA COFFEE in Williamsburg: Full Inspection History (4 records)

GRADE A Jun 20, 2025 — 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 7, 2024 — Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient. Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 Β°F.
Violations: 10G 02B
GRADE A Jan 19, 2023 — Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 9
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. Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable materia...
Violations: 10B 10F 06D
Dec 15, 2022 — Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 30
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas. 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, Phori...
Violations: 04K 04N 02B 10F 08A 06F 06D 08C
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πŸ™οΈ Brooklyn πŸ“ Williamsburg 🍽️ Coffee/Tea πŸš‡ Bedford Avenue πŸš‡ Lorimer Street

POETICA COFFEE in Williamsburg: Frequently Asked Questions

When was POETICA COFFEE last inspected?
POETICA COFFEE was last inspected on June 20, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 2 points.
What is POETICA COFFEE's current health grade?
POETICA COFFEE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
How many health inspections has POETICA COFFEE had?
POETICA COFFEE has 4 health inspections on record from December 2022 through June 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
What was the worst inspection score at POETICA COFFEE?
The worst inspection score recorded at POETICA COFFEE was 30 points on December 15, 2022. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
Has POETICA COFFEE ever received a Grade C?
No. POETICA COFFEE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.