RICOTTA COFFEE in Prospect Lefferts Gardens Wingate
⚠️ This facility has been closed 1 time by the NYC Health Department
REOPENED
Last inspected Jul 7, 2026
📍 513 ALBANY AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11203 ·
🍽️ Jewish/Kosher
Overview
Ricotta Coffee in Prospect Lefferts Gardens currently holds a Grade Z from NYC DOHMH, scoring 35 points on its most recent inspection. The restaurant has 8 inspections on record since 2024, with one Grade B result and no emergency closures.
11
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
1
Closure
RICOTTA COFFEE in Prospect Lefferts Gardens Wingate: Emergency Closures (1)
RICOTTA COFFEE in Prospect Lefferts Gardens Wingate: Full Inspection History (11 records)
✅ REOPENED
Jul 7, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening 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
🚫 CLOSURE
Jun 29, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection
Score: 72
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.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Ra...
GRADE Z
Apr 30, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 37
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 4, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 30
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA)...
Mar 4, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
GRADE Z
Dec 8, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 35
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.
Filth flies or food/re...
Oct 21, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 72
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-cont...
Oct 21, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
Nov 27, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Score: 27
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.
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding cont...
GRADE B
Oct 28, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 16
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
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 ...
Sep 25, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 40
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 contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized aft...
RICOTTA COFFEE in Prospect Lefferts Gardens Wingate: News Coverage (1)
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RICOTTA COFFEE in Prospect Lefferts Gardens Wingate: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was RICOTTA COFFEE last inspected?
- RICOTTA COFFEE was last inspected on July 7, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 2 points.
- What is RICOTTA COFFEE's current health grade?
- RICOTTA COFFEE currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many times has RICOTTA COFFEE been closed by NYC Health?
- RICOTTA COFFEE has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 1 time. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has RICOTTA COFFEE had?
- RICOTTA COFFEE has 11 health inspections on record from September 2024 through July 2026. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at RICOTTA COFFEE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at RICOTTA COFFEE was 72 points on June 29, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.