WAKE UP COFFEE SHOP

🚫 CLOSED BY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Monday, March 2, 2026

Overview

WAKE UP COFFEE SHOP was ordered closed by the NYC Health Department on March 2, 2026 following a health inspection. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

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Address
1202 KINGS HIGHWAY
Brooklyn, NY 11229
Cuisine
Coffee/Tea
Inspection Type
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
7 inspections
1 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 06D

Food Contact Surfaces Not Properly Sanitized

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

⚠️ Why This Matters

BACTERIAL BUILDUP: Unsanitized surfaces harbor millions of bacteria within hours. Cross-contamination affects all food prepared on surface. Major cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Cutting boards can contain 200x more bacteria than toilet seats.

📋 Code Requirements

Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: After each use, Between different food types, Every 4 hours in continuous use, When contaminated. Use proper concentration sanitizer (50-100ppm chlorine, 200-400ppm quat). Air dry. Test sanitizer every 2 hours.

CDC Risk Factor: Contaminated Equipment - CDC Risk Factor #5
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.21
Inspector's Action:

Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.

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WAKE UP COFFEE SHOP — Inspection Questions

Did WAKE UP COFFEE SHOP pass their NYC health inspection on March 2, 2026?
WAKE UP COFFEE SHOP was closed by the health department on March 2, 2026 with a score of 57 points. The facility was ordered closed due to serious health violations.
What critical violations did WAKE UP COFFEE SHOP have?
WAKE UP COFFEE SHOP had 1 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 06D mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 06D (Food Contact Surfaces Not Properly Sanitized) is a critical violation. Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed, and sanitized after each use and following contamination. BACTERIAL BUILDUP: Unsanitized surfaces harbor millions of bacteria within hours. Cross-contamination affects all food prepared on surface. Major cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Cutting boards can contain 200x more bacteria than toilet seats.