LITTLE ROY COFFEE CO

Monday, February 24, 2025

Overview

LITTLE ROY COFFEE CO in Bedford Stuyvesant (West) underwent a NYC health inspection on February 24, 2025. The inspection found 2 violations, including 2 critical.

Address
571 GREENE AVENUE
Brooklyn, NY 11216
Cuisine
Coffee/Tea
Inspection Type
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Violations
2 total
⚠ 2 critical
Facility History
6 inspections

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 19-06

NYC Health Code Violation 19-06

Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)

⚠️ Why This Matters

HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 19-06 to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.

📋 Code Requirements

Follow NYC Health Code Article 81 requirements. Implement corrective action immediately. Document all corrections. Train staff on proper procedures. Schedule follow-up inspection if critical.

⚠ CRITICAL 04K

Evidence of Rats Present in Facility

Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

⚠️ Why This Matters

SEVERE BIOHAZARD: Rats carry 35+ diseases including Leptospirosis (kidney/liver failure), Hantavirus (38% mortality), Salmonella, and plague. One rat produces 40-50 droppings daily containing millions of pathogens. Urine aerosols spread disease throughout facility.

📋 Code Requirements

IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED: Close affected areas, Professional extermination within 24 hours, Clean/sanitize with 10% bleach solution, Discard ALL contaminated food, Seal holes over 1/2 inch, Remove food/water sources, Install bait stations, May require closure.

CDC Risk Factor: Contaminated Equipment/Environmental
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.17
Inspector's Action:

Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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LITTLE ROY COFFEE CO — Inspection Questions

Did LITTLE ROY COFFEE CO pass their NYC health inspection on February 24, 2025?
LITTLE ROY COFFEE CO underwent inspection on February 24, 2025. The inspection found 2 violation(s).
What critical violations did LITTLE ROY COFFEE CO have?
LITTLE ROY COFFEE CO had 2 critical violation(s) during their inspection. Critical violations directly contribute to foodborne illness and must be corrected immediately. These include issues with temperature control, hand washing, cross-contamination, and pest infestations.
What does violation code 19-06 mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 19-06 (NYC Health Code Violation 19-06) is a critical violation. Violation of NYC Health Code requirements HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 19-06 to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.
What does violation code 04K mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 04K (Evidence of Rats Present in Facility) is a critical violation. Rat droppings, gnaw marks, burrows, or live rats observed in facility. SEVERE BIOHAZARD: Rats carry 35+ diseases including Leptospirosis (kidney/liver failure), Hantavirus (38% mortality), Salmonella, and plague. One rat produces 40-50 droppings daily containing millions of pathogens. Urine aerosols spread disease throughout facility.