Blue Bottle Coffee

76 North 4 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11249
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Nov 5, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Blue Bottle Coffee has been inspected three times since 2024. On Nov 5, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

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

Across the inspection history, “filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Blue Bottle Coffee's 64 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 5, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
64
Sep 29, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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 contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
64
Sep 30, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 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
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
The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Blue Bottle Coffee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Blue Bottle Coffee on file is from Nov 5, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Blue Bottle Coffee?

Across the inspection record, “filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Blue Bottle Coffee.

How does Blue Bottle Coffee compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Blue Bottle Coffee most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Blue Bottle Coffee's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Blue Bottle Coffee have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Blue Bottle Coffee means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.