104-01 Foster Avenue Coffee Shop(Ups)

10401 Foster Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11236

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jun 27, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged four inspections at 104-01 Foster Avenue Coffee Shop(Ups), the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 27, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things have moved in the wrong direction: violation counts went from two to three.

Food contact surface not properly washed comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Brooklyn restaurant scene, this is about average. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 27, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

06D

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Jun 7, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

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

06D

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.

10B

Feb 17, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Sep 8, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

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.

04N

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

06D

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

10B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was 104-01 Foster Avenue Coffee Shop(Ups) last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 104-01 Foster Avenue Coffee Shop(Ups) on file is from Jun 27, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 104-01 Foster Avenue Coffee Shop(Ups)?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited three times, more than any other issue at 104-01 Foster Avenue Coffee Shop(Ups).

How does 104-01 Foster Avenue Coffee Shop(Ups) compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

104-01 Foster Avenue Coffee Shop(Ups) most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has 104-01 Foster Avenue Coffee Shop(Ups)'s inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at 104-01 Foster Avenue Coffee Shop(Ups) have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around three more recently.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at 104-01 Foster Avenue Coffee Shop(Ups) means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is 104-01 Foster Avenue Coffee Shop(Ups) inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, 104-01 Foster Avenue Coffee Shop(Ups) is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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