Espresso Me

88 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Dec 31, 2024

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Espresso Me appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 31, 2024. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

The pattern that stands out is “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, which has been cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Brooklyn restaurant scores 77. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 31, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation.

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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

Aug 23, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

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

May 15, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation.

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Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

May 15, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

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

06A

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

Apr 19, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

04H

Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Food contact surface not properly maintained.

09C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Espresso Me last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Espresso Me on file is from Dec 31, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Espresso Me?

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 Espresso Me.

How does Espresso Me compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Espresso Me most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Espresso Me's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Espresso Me have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Espresso Me 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 Espresso Me inspected?

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

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