POETICA COFFEE in Kensington
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jul 18, 2025
📍 622 CATON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11218 ·
🍽️ Coffee/Tea
Overview
Poetica Coffee in Kensington holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 2 points on its most recent inspection. Across 4 inspections between 2023 and 2025, the coffee shop has received Grade A on all occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
4
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
POETICA COFFEE in Kensington: Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE A
Jul 18, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-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
Jun 30, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 33
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to preven...
GRADE A
May 20, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
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 purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or accepta...
Violations:
05D
GRADE A
Apr 19, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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POETICA COFFEE in Kensington: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was POETICA COFFEE last inspected?
- POETICA COFFEE was last inspected on July 18, 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 April 2023 through July 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 33 points on June 30, 2025. 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.