Familiars Vegan Coffee Shop

94 Ralph Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Vegetarian

Last inspected: Jul 29, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Familiars Vegan Coffee Shop has been inspected five times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 29, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “food contact surface not properly washed” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Among Brooklyn restaurants, the typical score is 77; Familiars Vegan Coffee Shop is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 29, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation.

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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

Feb 26, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

06D

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

04A

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Apr 24, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Nov 30, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

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

04H

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

28-06

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

Nov 9, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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

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

Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.

10A

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Familiars Vegan Coffee Shop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Familiars Vegan Coffee Shop on file is from Jul 29, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Familiars Vegan Coffee Shop?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Familiars Vegan Coffee Shop.

How does Familiars Vegan Coffee Shop compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Familiars Vegan Coffee Shop most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Familiars Vegan Coffee Shop's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Familiars Vegan Coffee Shop have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Familiars Vegan Coffee Shop 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 Familiars Vegan Coffee Shop inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Familiars Vegan Coffee Shop is inspected around two times per year on average.

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