POETICA COFFEE in Windsor Terrace South Slope
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Jan 14, 2026
📍 240 PROSPECT PARK WEST, Brooklyn, NY 11215 ·
🍽️ Coffee/Tea
Overview
Poetica Coffee in Windsor Terrace holds a Grade Z from NYC DOHMH, scoring 25 points on its most recent inspection. Across 11 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received 1 Grade A and 1 Grade B, with no emergency closures on record.
11
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
POETICA COFFEE in Windsor Terrace South Slope: Full Inspection History (11 records)
GRADE Z
Jan 14, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 25
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.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Dec 7, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 22
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
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-fo...
Sep 23, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment...
GRADE A
Sep 23, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Violations:
08C
Sep 3, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 19
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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.
Current letter ...
Sep 3, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
Aug 8, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
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.
Raw, cook...
GRADE B
Aug 8, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 18
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.
Violations:
02G
Mar 22, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 35
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Establi...
Mar 22, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or "Grade Pending" card not posted.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Feb 24, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Score: 9
Food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal product temperature is reduced from 140º F to 70º F or less within 2 hours, and from 70º F to 41º F or less within 4 additional hours.
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provi...
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POETICA COFFEE in Windsor Terrace South Slope: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was POETICA COFFEE last inspected?
- POETICA COFFEE was last inspected on January 14, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 25 points.
- What is POETICA COFFEE's current health grade?
- POETICA COFFEE currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many health inspections has POETICA COFFEE had?
- POETICA COFFEE has 11 health inspections on record from February 2022 through January 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at POETICA COFFEE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at POETICA COFFEE was 35 points on March 22, 2023. 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.