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Big John's Coffee Shop & Grill

876 4 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11232
American
Last inspected: Aug 25, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Big John's Coffee Shop & Grill four times, with records going back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 25, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Compared to other Brooklyn restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 25, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
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
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.
10F
70
Jun 26, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
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.
10F
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
55
Apr 5, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
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
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
74
May 8, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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.
10F
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Big John's Coffee Shop & Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Big John's Coffee Shop & Grill on file is from Aug 25, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Big John's Coffee Shop & Grill?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Big John's Coffee Shop & Grill.

How does Big John's Coffee Shop & Grill compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Big John's Coffee Shop & Grill most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Big John's Coffee Shop & Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Big John's Coffee Shop & Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Big John's Coffee Shop & Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Big John's Coffee Shop & Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Big John's Coffee Shop & Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.

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