Arabica Coffee

20 Old Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Aug 28, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Arabica Coffee four times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Aug 28, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

Looking across the full record, “food contact surface not properly washed” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Compared to the broader Brooklyn restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 28, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82
Aug 12, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 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, 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.
06C
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
52
Aug 8, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
86
Jul 6, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Arabica Coffee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Arabica Coffee on file is from Aug 28, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Arabica Coffee?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Arabica Coffee.

How does Arabica Coffee compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Arabica Coffee most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Arabica Coffee's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Arabica Coffee have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Arabica Coffee 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 Arabica Coffee inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Arabica Coffee is inspected around two times per year on average.