Cup of Joe

7407 5 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jun 18, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, Cup of Joe has four inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 18, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

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

Among Brooklyn restaurants, the typical score is 77; Cup of Joe is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 18, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
90
Jan 29, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
82
Feb 22, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
10A
82
Jan 9, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
61

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cup of Joe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cup of Joe on file is from Jun 18, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cup of Joe?

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

How does Cup of Joe compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Cup of Joe most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Cup of Joe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cup of Joe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cup of Joe 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 Cup of Joe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cup of Joe is inspected around two times per year on average.