Coffee Uplifts People

329 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Nov 25, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Coffee Uplifts People appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. Coffee Uplifts People was last inspected on Nov 25, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with one violation after five on the prior visit.

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Coffee Uplifts People's latest score of 95 sits above the Brooklyn average of 77. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 25, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 minor violation.

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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

Jan 29, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations.

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

06D

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry is worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

Jul 1, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

6 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.

03A

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

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

02G

Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

04J

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

Nuisance created or allowed to exist. facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.

28-01

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

Apr 13, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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02G

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Coffee Uplifts People last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Coffee Uplifts People on file is from Nov 25, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Coffee Uplifts People?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Coffee Uplifts People.

How does Coffee Uplifts People compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Coffee Uplifts People most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Coffee Uplifts People's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Coffee Uplifts People have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about five previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Coffee Uplifts People 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 Coffee Uplifts People inspected?

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

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